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OTTAWA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

PARENT – STUDENT HANDBOOK

2012-2013211 East Main Street

Ottawa, IllinoisDistrict 140

www.ottawahigh.comSchool Phone (815) 433-1323

Fax (815) 433-1338 Attendance (815) 433-1326 (24 Hour)

Athletics (815) 431-2401Counseling (815) 433-1323 Ext. 2494

Special Education (815) 431-2423

Mr. Matt Winchester - Superintendent

Mr. Michael Cushing - Principal

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table of contentsSchool Song ................................................................ 6Mission Statement ....................................................... 6School Offices ............................................................. 6Bell Schedules ............................................................. 7Bus Schedule .............................................................. 7Exam Schedule ........................................................... 7Registration Fees & Payments ................................. 8

Fee Waivers ............................................................ 8Deferred Fee Payments ......................................... 8School Insurance .................................................... 8

General Procedures .................................................. 9Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather ................. 9Phone Calls ............................................................ 9Messages & Notes ................................................. 9Parent Visits to School ........................................... 9Parent Communication with Teacher ...................... 9Reporting Student’s Illness ..................................... 9

Academic Information ............................................. 10Course Catalog ..................................................... 10Graduation Requirements .................................... 10Early Graduation ....................................................11Academic Course Load .........................................11Grades, Class Rank and Related Topics ...............11Cheating/Plagiarism Policy ................................... 13Physical Education Information ............................ 13Study Hall ............................................................. 15Driver Education ................................................... 15Off Campus Classes ............................................. 15Alternative Program .............................................. 15Night School ......................................................... 15Final Exams .......................................................... 15Exam Exemption Program .................................... 16Summer Credit Recovery Courses ....................... 16Correspondence Courses and

College Courses .............................................. 16Guidance & Counseling .......................................... 17

Guidance Department (Room 203) ...................... 17Schedule Change Information .............................. 17College Information .............................................. 17Career Information ................................................ 18Military Information ............................................... 18Financial Aid and Scholarship Awards .................. 182012-2013 Testing Calendar ................................ 18School Psychologist & Social Worker ................... 19Drug, Alcohol, Pregnancy, and Suicide

Services ........................................................... 19Special Needs Services .......................................... 19

Physically Disabled Services ................................ 20Behavioral Interventions for Disabled Students .... 20Student Rights Procedure

(Title IX and Section 504) ................................ 20Medicaid Reimbursement ..................................... 21School Nurse, Illness & Appointments .................. 21Nurse and Illness at School .................................. 21Reporting Student Illness ..................................... 21Extended Illness ................................................... 22Medical or Dental Appointments ........................... 22Checking Out of School ........................................ 22Student Health Information Physicals

and Immunizations - Medical Information ........ 22Immunization Requirements ................................. 23Medicines ............................................................. 24Care of Students with Diabetes ............................ 24Students with Food Allergies ................................ 25Policy on the Education of Persons Infected

with the Aids Virus and Aids Reporting Procedures ...................................... 25

Automated External Defibrillator ........................... 26Extra-Curricular Activities ...................................... 27

Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct ........................ 27Eligibility ................................................................ 28

Student Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy .............. 28Extra-Curricular Drug & Alcohol Policy ................. 29Athletic Code ........................................................ 30Extra-Curricular Transportation ............................ 30Student Rights Information - Title IX ..................... 30

Attendance & Discipline ......................................... 31Assistant Principals, Deans of Students And

School Resource Officers ................................ 31Safe School Zone ................................................. 31Absences .............................................................. 31Tardiness Policy .................................................... 32Attendance Evaluation .......................................... 32Discipline .............................................................. 32Discipline Procedures ........................................... 33Detention, Suspension, and Expulsion

of Students ...................................................... 33Use of Profanity .................................................... 34Dress .................................................................... 34Cell Phones and Electronic Devices ..................... 34Video and Audio Recordings ................................ 35Cafeteria ............................................................... 35Closed Campus - Lunch ....................................... 35Hallways ............................................................... 35Hall Passes ........................................................... 36Lockers and Locks ................................................ 36Purses, Book Bags, and Back Packs ................... 36Parking Lot ........................................................... 36Bullying ................................................................. 36Sexual Harassment .............................................. 37Fighting ................................................................. 37Tobacco ................................................................ 37Drug and Alcohol Policy ........................................ 37Weapons and Explosives ..................................... 38Bus Discipline Policy ............................................ 38Gang Activity ......................................................... 38Teacher Assigned and Week Day Detention ........ 39Saturday Detention ............................................... 40Out-Of-School Suspension ................................... 40Probation .............................................................. 41Expulsion .............................................................. 41Students “Not in Good Standing” .......................... 41Due Process Procedure ....................................... 41

Transportation Services/Busing ............................ 43Notice to Parents/Guardians ................................ 43

Facilities ................................................................... 44School Property .................................................... 44Private Property .................................................... 44Video Surveillance ................................................ 44Parking Lot ........................................................... 44Building Access .................................................... 44Building Elevators ................................................. 45Stage .................................................................... 45Asbestos ............................................................... 45Structural Integrated Pest Management ............... 45

General Information ................................................ 45Student Services .................................................. 45Homeroom Teacher .............................................. 45Peer Mentors ........................................................ 45Student Council .................................................... 45Identification Cards ............................................... 46Library/Media Center ............................................ 46Guidelines for Computer and Internet

Resources ....................................................... 46Student Records ................................................... 47School Dances ..................................................... 48Lost or Stolen Property ......................................... 48Student Visitor Pass ............................................. 48Homeschooling ..................................................... 48Suggestions for Changes to

Parent-Student Handbook ............................... 49

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State Universities in Illinois —At a Glance

Summary of Minimum High School Course Requirements forAdmission of Freshman to Illinois Public Universities

—Effective 2011—Social

Total English Studies Mathematics Science Electives and Other Requirements

Chicago State + 15 41 38 310 318 2 years of foreign language, music, vocational education or artEastern Illinois 15 41 35 310 315 2 years of academic or vocational electives.Northeastern Illinois 15 41 35 310 315 2 years of foreign language (FL),or 2 years of fine arts (FA) or a

combination of 1 year FA/FL and 1 year of vocational education.Western Illinois + 15 41 35 310 315 2 years of foreign language, music, vocational education, art, theatre, film,

religion, philosophy, speech or journalism

Illinois State 15 4 2 312 215 2 years of one foreign language or fine arts; and 2 years of electives,

Northern Illinois 15 42 36 311 316 2 units (one must be foreign language, art, or music); Up to three units ofthe required fifteen units may be distributed throughout any of the fivecategories of course work. Vocational education may satisfy up to threeof the units.

Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale 15 or 16 41 38 3 or 4 12 318 2 years of electives in foreign language, art , fine arts, music or vocational

education; if a foreign language is taken, it must include two semesters ofthe same language.

Edwardsville 15 41 35 312 315 2 years chosen from foreign language, music, the visual arts, theatre,dance and/or vocational education.

University of IllinoisChicago 16 44 3 3 318 2 years of foreign language; 1 year of an elective.

Springfield 15 44 37 312 318 2 years of one foreign language or 2 years of fine arts, selected from art,music, dance and theatre are required.

Urbana-Champaign 15 or 15.5 44 28 3 or 3.514 218 2 years of one foreign language are required; and 2 years (flexibleacademic units) from any of the five subject categories. Approved art,music, or vocational education courses may be counted in the flexibleacademic units category.

NOTES:+ Suggested Electives - includes other academic courses.1. Emphasizing written and oral communication and literature.2. Three units of English must be courses emphasizing written and oral communication and

literature.3. Emphasizing grammar, composition, written and oral communication, and literature; may

include not more than 1 year of creative writing or journalism.4. Studies in language, composition, and literature requiring practice in expository writing in all

such work. Coursework should emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening.5. Emphasize history and government.6. One unit must be U.S. history or a combination of U.S. history and government.7. At least 2 years of history and/or government; other acceptable subjects are anthropology,

economics, geography, psychology, and sociology.8. History and government are preferred. Additional acceptable social studies include anthropol-

ogy, economics, geography, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.9. One unit must be American History plus 1 unit of history, government, psychology, economics

or geography.10. Introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer

programming.11. Three to four units of college preparatory mathematics, including one year of geometry and one

year of advanced algebra and/or trigonometry.12. Algebra I & II, and a proof-based geometry course. A fourth unit is highly recommended:

trigonometry and pre-calculus, or statistics, depending on the student's area of interest.

13. One year of introductory algebra, 1 year of geometry, 1/2 year of algebra beyond the introductory year, and 1/2 year of more advanced mathematics or fundamentals of computerprogramming.

14. Algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry. Typically, such courses as career/occupational mathematics, consumer mathematics, applied business mathematics, pre-algebra, and computer courses are not acceptable. 3.5 years of mathematics includingtrigonometry are required in the following curricula: Agricultural, Consumer and EnvironmentalSciences – agricultural engineering; Business – all curricula; Engineering – all curricula; Fineand Applied Arts – architectural studies; Liberal Arts and Sciences-specialized curricula in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, geology, and physics.

15. Laboratory sciences.16. Two units must be courses in the physical or biological sciences. One unit must be a laboratory

science.17. One year of biology, 1 year of chemistry, and 1 additional year of earth science, physics, biology,

or chemistry. (All must be laboratory sciences.)18. Laboratory courses in biology, chemistry, or physics are preferred. Laboratory courses in

astronomy and geology are also acceptable. General science will not be acceptable.

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scHool sonG“PEP”

Crimson and white, we’re marching onwardCourage and strength we owe to you

To Ottawa may we ever be true, in the life we may pursueEach boy and girl ever loyal

Each loyal heart beating true, in meeting, defeatingEach task before us

Three cheers Old High for you.Rah! Rah! Rah!

MIssIon stateMentThe mission of Ottawa Township High School, in a cooperative effort with students, parents and community, is to educate students in a safe, positive, challenging environment which promotes responsible citizenship and active lifelong learning.Ottawa Township High School has the responsibility to: Help students grow intellectually, personally, physically, and socially in proportion to their abilities to the extent that they will assume an increasing obligation for their own education, personal well-being, and social awareness.Reaffirm our commitment to a government of the people and to encourage the obligations of good citizenship and respect for law and order.Guide students in developing skills, attitudes, and habits needed by effective leaders and intelligent followers.Demonstrate that many fields of knowledge are inter-related and that each area can contribute significantly to student’s intellectual growth.

scHool offIcesMAIN OFFICE-ROOM 200 433-1323Superintendent Mr. Matt WinchesterPrincipal Mr. Michael CushingSTUDENT SERVICES AND ATTENDANCE OFFICE - ROOM 201 433-1326Assistant Principal Mr. Jeff DeWaltAssistant Principal Ms. Laura PastirikDean of Students Mr. Dan ClausenDean of Students Mr. John AlexanderATHLETIC DIRECTOR - ROOM 401 431-2401Athletic Director Mr. Mike CooperCOUNSELORS - ROOM 203 433-1323 EXT. 2494Class of 2015, Director of Guidance Ms. Wanda AjsterFreshman Counselor Mrs. Karen StachowiakClass of 2013, Career Counselor Mrs. Kim SwordsClass of 2014, College Counselor Mrs. Melissa BasilTesting/Scholarship Coordinator Mrs. Jennifer Rios SPECIAL EDUCATION – ROOM 207 431-2423Director of Special Education Ms. Dawn RoalsonSchool Social Worker – Rm. 602 Mrs. Debra Turner EXT. 3318School Psychologist – Rm. 205 Mrs. Margie Wrublik EXT. 3331BUSINESS OFFICE – ROOM 206 433-1323 Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Brenda O’Donnell EXT. 2406

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bell scHeDUles“A” SCHEDULEFirst 8:00 - 8:46Second 8:52 - 9:38Homeroom 9:44 - 10:04Third 10:10 - 10:56Fourth 11:02 - 12:29 4A lunch 11:02 - 11:27 See 4th hour teacher 4B lunch 11:33 - 11:58 See 4th hour teacher 4C lunch 12:04 - 12:29 See 4th hour teacherFifth 12:35 - 1:21Sixth 1:27 - 2:13Seventh 2:19 - 3:05

“C” SCHEDULEFirst 8:00 - 8:45Second 8:51 - 9:36Third 9:42 - 10:27Fourth 10:33 - 12:00 4A lunch 10:33 - 10:58 See 4th hour teacher 4B lunch 11:04 - 11:29 See 4th hour teacher 4C lunch 11:35 - 12:00 See 4th hour teacherFifth 12:06 - 12:50Sixth 12:56 - 1:40Seventh 1:46 - 2:30

NOON SCHEDULEFirst 8:00 - 8:30Second 8:36 - 9:06Third 9:12 - 9:40Fourth 9:46 - 10:15Fifth 10:21 - 10:50Sixth 10:56 - 11:26Seventh 11:32 - 12:00 BUSES LEAVE THE SCHOOL 15 MINUTES AFTER THE LAST BELL IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU OBSERVE YOUR ASSIGNED LUNCH PERIOD - Students who do not observe their assigned lunch period will be issued a saturday detention. students who repeatedly take additional lunches may be assigned lunch detention and lose cafeteria privileges.SPECIAL SCHEDULESPep, Administrative, exams, and schedules for other special purposes will cause adjustment to the standard schedules. These adjustments will be announced prior to the date of the special schedule.BUS SCHEDULEBuses will arrive at the school parking lot between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. and leave the parking lot 15 minutes after the end of the school day. Bus departure will vary due to grade school runs, please check with your bus driver.EXAM SCHEDULEExam schedules will be posted in classrooms and on the OTHS website.

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ReGIstRatIon fees & PayMents

The parent or legal guardian of all students attending Ottawa Township High School must live within District 140. All other students must pay tuition as established in the School Code of Illinois.2012-2013 Fees • RegistrationFee$100.00 (Includes books, activity fee, hall padlock rental, class dues) • Parkingpermits$40.00.Replacementcostfordecalis$3.00.• Driver’sEducationFee$175.00.Driver’sPermit$20.00• Replacementcostforbarcodedecalsis$7.00perbook.• Yearbook$45.00• PiratePressNewspaper-oneyearsubscription$4.00• Somecourseswhichrequireaworkbookorhavealabwillhaveanadditionalfee.Workbookprices

and lab fees are included in the course description in the course catalog.Registration fee refunds and late entry policy for a student moving into or out of the Ottawa Township High School District are as follows: Late Entry RefundsFirstnineweeks$100.00 Firstnineweeks$75.00Secondnineweeks$76.00 Secondnineweeks$50.00Thirdnineweeks$52.00 Thirdnineweeks$25.00Fourthnineweeks$28.50 FourthnineweeksNoRefundA separate check may be written to apply funds to your son/daughter lunch account or you may pay on-line at www.ottawahigh.com under parent resources. A$3.00chargewillbeassessedforanytranscriptrequestsmadeoneyearaftergraduation.OTHSacceptsVisaorMasterCard.A$25.00NSFchargewillbeappliedtoallreturnedchecks.

fee WaIVeRsIndividuals who find it necessary to have fees waived may pick up the form in the Main Office and submit it to the Principal for approval. Fee waivers are subject to federal guidelines.

DefeRReD fee PayMentsStudents who are unable to qualify under federal guidelines for a fee waiver may make payment arrangements in the Business Office (Room 206).

scHool InsURanceDuring registration each student will have the opportunity to purchase 24-Hour student accident insurance. The school does carry student accident insurance at no cost for all students for accidents that occur on school property or during a school-sponsored, school-supervised event and is secondary to parents/guardian’s insurance. Student accident insurance does not cover health related issues. To obtain claim forms or questions regarding student insurance should be directed to the Athletic Office. There is no refund for those who purchase 24-Hour insurance.

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GeneRal PRoceDURescancellatIon DUe to IncleMent WeatHeR

Listen to local radio station WCMY (1430 AM) for announcement of school closings and cancellations. The automated caller will send out a message beginning any time after 6:15 a.m. It is the responsibility of the parent to update contact information to receive automated calls. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY BEGIN AS EARLY AS 6:15 A.M. Cancellations will also be posted on our website; www.ottawahigh.com.

PHone callsA student phone is provided in Room 201 for school related business. Students are not to receive passes out of class to use the phone except on an emergency basis. Parents are requested to limit messages to emergencies only. Parents may communicate a message to their student by calling the attendance office. Students who phone or text parents from their personal cell phone, or receive text messages from a parent on their personal cell phone, will receive consequences consistent with the school cell phone and electronic devices policy.

MessaGes & notesDue to the disruption to classes, the delivery of personal messages and notes will be made during school hours only in an emergency. Parents who need to get information to their son/daughter in an emergency should contact the attendance office and the message will be delivered to the student as soon as pos-sible. The delivery of flowers, balloons, and other gift items will not be allowed at any time. Deliveries will be limited to items necessary for educational and school related purposes only.

PaRent VIsIts to scHoolA parent needing to see his/her son/daughter during the school day must sign in at the front desk and come to room 201. A pass will be sent to the student’s classroom asking that s/he report to 201 immediately. The parent and student will be offered a private location in which to speak if requested.

PaRent coMMUnIcatIon WItH teacHeRShould a parent need to communicate with a teacher, the proper procedure is as follows:I. Contact the teacher by phone at school or email to set up a meeting or phone conversation. II. The teacher will return your call or email. If they do not do so in a timely manner, please contact an

Assistant Principal or Dean of Students and s/he will see to it that the teacher contacts you at his/her earliest convenience.

III. If a meeting is to take place at school, please sign in at the front desk and come to room 201. The teacher will be notified of your arrival and the meeting will take place in a classroom or office.

RePoRtInG stUDent’s IllnessA parent or guardian is required to phone the 24-hour attendance number (815)433-1326 before 10:00 a.m. on the day that the student is absent. A call should be made each day of absence unless the office has been notified of an extended illness. A students who has been properly excused will not be required to carry an admit slip to each class. A student who has been hospitalized or has a doctor’s note may be medically excused. A medical excuse will be granted if the signed doctor’s note indicates the exact date and time when a student was seen for an appointment and the date that the student is cleared to return to school.A STUDENT MAY BE TRUANT UNLESS THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE ABSENCE.Any student whose absence has not been cleared will have his/her name placed on the attendance checklist. A member of the administration will contact the student upon return to school regarding the absence.

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acaDeMIc InfoRMatIoncoURse cataloG

Please refer to the Ottawa Township High School 2012-13 Course Catalog for information regarding:• GraduationRequirements• CourseLoad• SchedulingInformation• Four-YearEducationalPlan• ClassRank&GradePointAverage• EarlyGraduation• HonorsCourses• AdvancedPlacementCourses• DualCreditCourses• SpecialNeedsServices• AlternativeEducationProgram• NCAAClearinghouse• CareerClusters• PartnershipsforCollegeandCareerSuccess• ApprenticeshipPrograms• CoreCurriculum• ElectiveCourses• WeightedCourses

GRaDUatIon ReQUIReMentsEnglish – Eight semester credits are required for graduation. The English sequence must be followed during the first three years.Mathematics – Six semester credits are required for graduation.Science– Four semester credits are required for graduation. Geoscience, biology or honors biology is required for all 9th grade students.Two additional credits in the physical sciences must be attempted no later than the 11th grade year. Students will have an option in the selection of courses to meet this requirement. Chemistry and physics will meet the requirement. Those who do not wish to take a full year of chemistry or physics will be required to take a single semester physical science course. The final credit may be earned by taking astronomy/meteorology, geology, or ecology. Students who fail any of these courses may either repeat the course or select another course from this group to meet the requirement.Social Science – Four semester credits are required for graduation. The social science sequence must be followed during the first three years. Each student must pass the Constitution Test to earn credit in U.S. Government. Transfer students must pass or show evidence of having passed the U.S. history course, the U.S. Constitution Test and the Illinois Constitution Test.Consumer Education – One semester credit is required for graduation. This requirement for graduation is satisfied by passing the Consumer Education Proficiency Test or successful completing of one of the following courses: Consumer Education - one semester, Applied Consumer Economics - one semester, Economics - one semester, Personal Finance - one semester, Introduction to Business – two semesters, Cooperative Education – two semesters. Transfer students must show evidence of having met the legal requirement for graduation in the areas of consumer education or fulfill the requirement at OTHS.Fine Arts, Foreign Language, or Vocational Education – Two semester credits are required for graduation. Although many Midwestern colleges do not require foreign language for admission, two years of the same foreign language is recommended.Health - One semester credit is required for graduation. Students take Health in lieu of P.E. during one semester of their sophomore year.Physical Education – Three and ½ credits are required for graduation (½ credit per semester). Students are required to pass seven semesters of P.E. unless excused by the Principal.

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Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) – The State of Illinois requires that all students take the Prairie State Achievement Exam before they can receive their diploma. Students that attain junior credit status will be administered the PSAE.Total Credits – Forty credits are required for graduation. A student may not enroll for more than seven credits per semester unless s/he has permission from the Principal.Attendance – In order to graduate from OTHS, a student must have eight semesters of attendance. Seniors who have all of their credits/requirements completed by the end of the 7th semester may peti-tion for early graduation.A student must be enrolled for a minimum of four academics and P.E. for the full semester to meet this requirement. A petition for summer school or a college course must be approved by the Principal before the start of the class.

eaRly GRaDUatIonStudents will be permitted to graduate at the end of seven semesters if they meet all of the following requirements:I. Complete and return to the senior counselor a form letter, including parental permission, available in

the Guidance Office requesting early graduation no later than November 1st. Submission of early graduation forms may be permitted after November 1st with administrative approval.

II. Meet all Ottawa Township High School graduation requirements, including having earned all credits required for graduation.

Candidates for early graduation will not be permitted to participate in school athletics, clubs, or similar activities after leaving OTHS. Early graduates may attend school functions, including, but not limited to athletic events, concerts, and dances if considered in good standing at the conclusion of their seventh semester. Commencement exercise will not be held mid-year. Students leaving OTHS at the end of the seventh semester may participate in the graduation ceremony at the end of the school year and will be awarded their diplomas at a time consistent with those completing eight semesters.Registration fees will not be refunded to students graduating after seven semesters.

acaDeMIc coURse loaDThe standard academic load is six classes and physical education, or students may enroll in five classes, physical education and one study hall. In some cases students may request special permission from the Principal to enroll in seven academic classes and waive physical education. Only six academic courses will be counted for class rank. Students who fall below the minimum load (four academic classes, physical education, and two study halls) will not be classified as full time students and will not be granted credit for a semester of attendance. A maximum of seven credits per semester may be earned.

GRaDes, class Rank anD RelateD toPIcsLetter grades are used for all subjects, A, B, C, D, and F (failure, no credit). A special education student may receive any of the grades, A, B, C, D, or F depending upon the teacher’s evaluation. No student is considered a special needs student unless designated by proper testing and a multidisciplinary staffing.An incomplete (I) will be assigned to a student who finds it impossible because of reasons beyond his or her control, such as illness, to complete the required work by the end of the semester. If a student receives an incomplete in the first semester they must complete all work and turn it in to the teacher by the end of the fourth 6th weeks. Students who are seniors must complete and turn in work by the first day of the second semester to accommodate placement into another course to meet graduation requirements. Students who receive an incomplete in the second semester must complete all work and turn it in within 6 weeks of the last day of school. Any student who does not complete assignments and return them within the time frame will automatically receive a grade of “F” in the course. Students with special circumstances may petition the principal or their designee for extended time. Since the grade of “I” carries no credit, courses carrying that grade may not be counted toward scholastic eligibility for IHSA events.Honor reports will be issued to students with four subjects that earn 13 honor points with five subjects that earn 16 honor points and with six subjects that earn 19 honor points. Classes, including PE, with a grade of “D, F, or I” will disqualify a report for honor status regardless of the number of honor points. However, the report card may be returned to be stamped for honors if it is eligible after the “I” is cleared.National Honor Society requirement is a 3.167 grade point average.

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Grade reports will be issued every nine weeks. All nine-week grades are temporary grades and should be used to determine the student’s progress during the semester. Progress may be checked online through the OTHS website (www.ottawahigh.com) using the student’s identification number and password. The permanent grade will be the final mark for each semester.GRADINGSYSTEM Regular Course Weighted CourseAcademic Grades Point Value Point ValueA - Outstanding Achievement 4.0 5.0B - High Quality 3.0 4.0C - Average 2.0 3.0D - Below Average 1.0 1.0F - Failing - No Credit 0.0 0.0P - Medical Excuse or Pre-Excused 0.0 0.0I - Incomplete work 0.0 0.0R - Course repeated 0.0 0.0N - Sports Waiver 0.0 0.0I - An incomplete will be changed to an “F” if not made up within two weeks after the end of the semester.(H)* - This symbol following the course title means a weighted course.# - This symbol following letter grade or course name means course counts as credit, but will not be used to determine class rank.R - Repeated Course - A course grade of (R) on the transcript will indicate the student has repeated the course at a later time. The (R) will represent 0.0 credits attempted and 0.0 credits earned.Class RankAll courses successfully completed will be used to determine class rank except P.E. and any course described in B below. Any courses given a grade of P (medical excuse) or N (sports waiver) will not be used to determine class rank. (Classes taken as an overload are awarded a grade, counted as a credit earned but not used in determining the GPA or class rank such as health when taken as a 7th class in lieu of P.E..)A. All students’ class ranks will be determined by grade points.B. Courses taken outside the regular campus daytime curriculum, such as summer school, college

courses and night school will be counted as a credit, but will not be used to determine class rank or GPA.

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TableofWeightedCoursesClassof2013and2014 Classof2015 Classof2016andBeyondSpeechAdvancedCompositionAP English Literature and Composition APCalculus AdvancedChemistry AP GovernmentAPU.S.History APArt-2DStudio

HonorsEnglishIIHonorsEnglishIIISpeechAdvancedCompositionAP English Literature and Composition HonorsAlgebraII/TrigonometryHonorsPre-CalculusAPCalculus HonorsChemistryAdvancedBiologyAccelerated PhysicsAdvancedChemistry AP GovernmentAPU.S.HistoryAPArt-2DStudio

HonorsEnglishIHonorsEnglishIIHonorsEnglishIIISpeechAdvancedCompositionAP English Literature and Composition HonorsAlgebraHonorsGeometryHonorsAlgebraII/TrigonometryHonorsPre-CalculusAPCalculus HonorsBiologyHonorsChemistryAdvancedBiologyAccelerated PhysicsAdvancedChemistry AP GovernmentAPU.S.History APArt-2DStudio

Calculation of semester gradesThe semester grade will be calculated by taking the average of the actual percentage for the nine-week report card periods and the final exam. The nine-week report card periods will be weighted equally with the final exam being worth 20 or 25 percent of the semester grade. Performance over the entirety of the semester will determine the final grade, with interim grades reflecting performance during discrete nine-week periods.Variance of the above policy can be used with the approval of the Department Chairperson.

cHeatInG/PlaGIaRIsM PolIcyCheating,plagiarism,and/oracademicdishonestyinANYFORMwillnotbetoleratedatOttawaTownshipHigh School. Any student who engages in such behavior is subject to academic consequences up to and including loss of course credit.

PHysIcal eDUcatIon InfoRMatIonOttawa Township High School will grant 1/2 credit per semester for Physical Education with the follow-ing guidelines:A. Full year/full semester medical excuses will receive no credit.B. Nine weeks of participation is the minimum required to earn credit. Medical excuses and sports

waivers that exceed nine weeks will receive no credit.C. Waivers taken for course overloads will receive no credit.D. Grade points will not be awarded. PE grades will not affect class rank or grade point averages.

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P.E. LOCKSThe school will furnish a P.E. lock. Should the lock be lost, another lock will be furnished at replacement cost. Forgetting the combination will not be an excuse for not dressing. Students will be assigned their own lock and locker and must use only that locker. As with hall lockers, P.E. lockers are loaned to the student. Therefore, they are subject to be inspected by the administration if it is believed necessary for the safety and/or welfare of the student and/or school. OTHS is not responsible for items stolen or removed from lockers. P.E. UNIFORM 1. Gray or white Ottawa T-Shirt with last name on the back of the shirt.2. Red hemmed sport shorts (biker shorts or “skins” are not allowed). Plain, OTHS, university, or sport

logos are acceptable.3. White socks4. Tennis shoes5. Freshman students will have swimming for a six week period. An appropriate swimsuit is required

on the first day of swimming. Students who do not have a swimsuit will receive a no dress for the day and will be sent to 201.

The physical education department has P.E. shirts available for purchase. The physical education department rents clean shorts and shirts to students who have left their clothes at home.When a student has failed to dress for physical education class at least three times in a semester he/she will be issued a teacher contract. At five no-dresses the student will be placed on contract through 201. At seven no dresses the student will be dropped from the class, placed in a study hall, and given a grade of “F” for the semester. Failure of a physical education class will require the student to take the class again. In order to complete requirements, the student may have to take two PE classes during the same semester. NOTE: If weather or modesty dictates, the student may wear a sweatshirt, sweat pants, or both over the red and gray uniform, and only if used just for physical education class and not to be worn during the rest of the school day.ANYSTUDENTUNABLETOAFFORDAP.E.UNIFORMMAYACQUIREONEBYSEEINGTHEASSISTANT PRINCIPAL.MEDICAL EXCUSESYoumustdressforP.E.andremaininclasswhenyouhaveamedicalexcuse.Writtenhomeworkmaybe assigned as credit for that missed class hour, depending on the situation and the activity.Any student being excused from activity during P.E. by a parent’s or doctor’s note must dress in P.E. uniform and report to his/her physical education teacher. DO NOT REPORT TO THE NURSE. A parent’s note will be good for only three days, and then a doctor’s excuse must be submitted to the physical education teacher. If the doctor’s excuse is for longer than five days, the student will be assigned a study hall.If you know you will be on a medical for an entire semester/year, report to the nurse before the start of the semester/year.

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stUDy HallStudy halls are designed to provide students with time and a place to complete academic work. Students should bring study materials with them. Sleeping and card playing are not allowed in study hall.

DRIVeR eDUcatIon Driver Education is a privilege, not a right. Students earn one credit for successfully completing Driver Education. There is a registration fee associated with this course.Students must earn eight credit hours in the previous two semesters and miss fewer than 10% of the previous 180 school days to be eligible for Drivers Education. Out of school suspensions will be counted as part of the attendance requirement. Absences of two to four class periods will count as ½ day absences. A block of days excused by a physician will count as one day of absence for this policy. Students who fail to meet these criteria will not qualify for driving and will be placed on a waiting list for the next eligible semester. Students may not check in and out of school to attend driving class only. TheattendancerequirementforDriversEducationwillchangeforthe2013-14schoolyear.InaccordancewiththenewdefinitionforchronicabsenteeismfromtheIllinoisStateBoardofEducation,studentswhomissmorethan5%(9days)oftheprevious180ofschoolwillnotbeeligibleforDriversEducation.

off caMPUs classesAll students shall ride the bus to any OTHS off campus class. Students may drive their own cars only with the permission of parent/guardian, instructor, and the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students.

alteRnatIVe PRoGRaMOttawa Township High School Alternate Program is, as its name implies, an alternative. The school is designed to deal with a student who is not able to function adequately at the high school because of academic, personal, and/or family problems.The school is designed to enhance a more “individual” relationship with peers and teachers at the school. This is done through the use of a less formalized structure, including smaller class size, shorter periods, and a flexibility to deal with a student’s needs when a problem arises.Determination for admission to the Alternate Program is done by an initial staffing. This may involve the administrative staff, teachers, counselors, school psychologist, social worker, the Alternate Program Director, the student, and student’s parents.

nIGHt scHoolThe night school program is designed to allow students between the ages of 17-21 the opportunity to complete their education outside of the daytime structure. Students enrolled in the day program may petition to participate in the night school program on a remedial basis.

fInal eXaMsAll students must take the final exam to receive credit for each class they take. The only exceptions to this policy are:I. A final exam is not a requirement of the courseII. The student qualifies for an exam exemption in the course (see Exam Exemption Program)Students required to take a final exam that do not take the final exam will not receive credit for the class, regardless of average from the nine-week grading periods’ percentages. Department Chairs may make variances to this policy under special circumstances.

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Students having excused absences during exams have the responsibility of re-scheduling a time to make up the exam with the teacher. Exams must be made up within five (5) school days following the exam. If the exam is not made up within that time, the student will not be permitted to take the exam(s) missed, and therefore will not earn credit for the class(es). Students with special circumstances may petition the Department Chair to make variances, such as a request for additional time, to this policy within five days of the scheduled date of the exam. Students who have an unexcused absence during exams will not be permitted to take the exam(s) missed, and therefore will not earn credit for the class(es).

Weighted Courses Final Exam PolicyStudentstakingweightedcoursesmusttakethefinalexamforeachsemestertheyareenrolledinthecourse.NeitherPSAEnorOTHSexamexemptionsmaybeusedforweightedcourses.

eXaM eXeMPtIon PRoGRaMOttawa Township High School is offering exemption from final exams as an incentive to students to meet high expectations of academic achievement, attendance, and conduct. This program is intended to be a “perk” for OTHS students meeting the criteria below. It must be understood that exams are not a penalty for not meeting the criteria. Rather, the exemption is a bonus for those who do meet the criteria. Students may earn exemptions as they progress through their high school careers according to the following schedule: I. Freshman students may earn exemption from one exam per semester. II. Sophomore students may earn exemption from two exams per semester. III. Junior students may earn exemption from three exams per semester. IV. Senior students may earn exemption from all exams each semester. Exam exemption forms will be distributed to student five school days prior to the first day of exams and must be returned to room 201, with all necessary information completed, three school days prior to the first day of exams.Expectations that must be met in order to receive exemption from a final exam(s) include:Option I: Semester average of at least 85%, five or fewer excused absences (illness, funerals, appoint-ments, etc.), three or fewer detentions, no Saturday detentions, no out-of-school suspensions, no truancy tickets or other citations from a law enforcement agency issued.Option II: Senior students only – For each section of the PSAE that the student attains the status of meeting or exceeding state standards the senior will be awarded one coupon to exempt him/her from the exam of his/her choice during the senior year – NOT per semester. The only requirement for the redemption of this coupon is that the student is passing the course for the semester. The sections covered by the Prairie State Achievement Exam are reading, math, science, and writing. It is possible for a senior to earn up to four individual exam exemptions using this method.***Students may be disqualified from exam exemptions at any time due to not satisfying the requirements above.***Exemptions must be used at the conclusion of the semester during which they are earned. ***Exemptions may not be held over or saved to be used at a later date.***Students who lose exemption certificates will lose exemption status. Certificates are the responsibility of the student.

sUMMeR cReDIt RecoVeRy coURses OTHSoffersasummercreditrecoveryprogramtostudents,atacostdeterminedyearly,tostudentswhohavefailedoneorbothsemestersofthefollowingcourses:Biology,Pre-Algebra,Algebra,Geometry,EnglishI,EnglishIII,andU.S.History.Summercreditrecoverwillbeofferedbasedonsufficientenrollment.

coRResPonDence coURses anD colleGe coURses

CorrespondenceandcollegecoursesmaybecountedasacreditatthediscretionoftheOTHSPrincipal.Approvedcreditswillnotbeusedtodetermineclassrank.Coursesmustbefromanaccreditedinstitutionto be considered for transfer credit.

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GUIDance & coUnselInGGUIDance DePaRtMent (RooM 203)

The staff in this department is composed of counselors who are available to the student for help in a variety of situations. Each freshman student will be assigned to the freshman counselor, who meets regularly and works closely with teachers in the Freshman Academy. After the freshman year students will be assigned a counselor who will be with them for the next three years. This enables the counselor to know the student on a more individual basis as they move from one level to the next. Personal counseling is available upon request. Sometimes, problems in or outside the school can be solved by the student if s/he makes use of this service. Individual or group conferences can be arranged as necessary. Students should make an appointment to see their counselor with the guidance department secretary before or after school, or between classes.

scHeDUle cHanGe InfoRMatIonDuring the first five days of each semester, schedule changes will be allowed ONLY under the following circumstances:1. If an error was made by OTHS staff in processing a request.2. If a course conflict is present on a schedule.3. If an improper course placement has been made.4. If a compelling educational reason is cited. (A parent must accompany the student for a conference

with the counselor. A request will only be granted if space is available in the class.)5. If the circumstances noted above do not exist, a student may only drop a class for a study hall. If

the student already has a study hall showing on his schedule, no changes will be made. (This does not impact PE waivers.)

6. Any courses dropped after the fifth day of each semester will receive a grade of “F” for that semester.

colleGe InfoRMatIonThe college selection process can be overwhelming for both the student and his or her parents. There are many details to track. The OTHS Guidance Office provides resources and support to aid in this process. Juniors and seniors must take charge of these decisions as they will be determining their future educational direction.Colleges Visiting OTHS: Students are encouraged to take advantage of the 50 college representatives that visit throughout the year. Students can find the list of colleges visiting in various locations in the building, on the school website and on the daily announcements. The sign up list is in the Guidance Office, room 203. A maximum of three visits per year is allowed.Off Campus Visits: Students and their families are encouraged to visit various college campuses. Col-lege curriculum, activities and the community play an important role in finding the right fit. There are many Open House offerings on school holidays as well as Saturday visit options. A reservation is made by visiting the college’s website or calling the admissions office. To be excused from school for a col-lege visit, see your counselor at least five days before your visit for a “pink” college day sheet. Parent signature is required. A maximum of two visits per year are allowed and these must be completed prior to OTHS’s Spring Break.Applications: Applications are available through your college’s website. Paper applications should be completed and submitted to the class counselor with payment for processing. Other items, such as essays or letters of recommendation, should be turned in with the application so all application materials are sent together. Transcript Request: If an application is submitted online, the student will sign a release of records in the registrar’s office, room 204, so an official transcript can be sent. If a paper application is processed through the counselor, a transcript will be mailed automatically with the application.Testing: Colleges and Universities will require either an ACT or SAT for admissions. The ACT is administered at OTHS five times per year. Registration is done online at www.actstudent.org. The SAT test dates and locations are available online at www.collegeboard.com. See your selected college’s admissions information for testing requirements.Financial Aid: Starting January 1st of the senior year, a family may fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This process may gain a student access to scholarship, grant and loan opportunities through the state and federal government. OTHS hosts a Financial Aid Information Night in January and then hosts a FAFSA Completion Night in February. Watch the OTHS website for details in December.

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caReeR InfoRMatIonCareer planning and development is an essential role of the school counselor. Students will learn about careers and life planning during their four years at OTHS. Our goal is that every student will set goals, learn effective problem solving, and be able to make appropriate career and educational decisions in making plans and preparing for his or her future. These same skills will assist students in school to work transition, as well as finding and maintaining employment. Many resources are available to our students, including, but not limited to; Career Cruising, Occupational Outlook Handbook, a variety of career interest inventories, the development of the 4-year plan (freshman year), Job Board, Weekly Featured Careers, and many internet resources. Please contact Mrs. Swords, Guidance Office, room 203, for more information.

MIlItaRy InfoRMatIonThe military is a way of life chosen by a number of students, either through the military academies or by enlistment. Meetings with recruitment officers are handled by a counselor. It is the policy of Ottawa Township High School to share directory information with military agencies. Parents must notify the Student Services Office if they do not want this information shared with the military.

fInancIal aID anD scHolaRsHIP aWaRDs Awards available annually to OTHS graduates are diverse and numerous. A list is available in room 203 and on the OTHS website.

2012-2013 testInG calenDaRFIRST SEMESTERAugustFriday, August 17, 2012 ACT Registration Deadline for September SeptemberSaturday, September 8, 2012 National ACT @ OTHSFriday, September 21, 2012 ACT Registration Deadline for OctoberOctoberSaturday, October 6, 2012 National SAT Wednesday, October 17, 2012 National PSAT – Love GymThursday, October 18, 2012 ASVABSaturday, October 27, 2012 National ACTNovemberFriday, November 2, 2012 ACT Registration Deadline for DecemberSaturday, November 3, 2012 8th grade EXPLORE Placement Exam @ OTHSDecemberSaturday, December 8, 2012 National ACT @ OTHS 8th grade EXPLORE Makeup Exam @ OTHSSECOND SEMESTERJanuaryFriday, January 11, 2013 ACT Registration Deadline for FebruaryFebruarySaturday, February 9, 2013 National ACT @ OTHSMarchWednesday, March 6, 2013 PSAE Strategies for juniors (Homeroom - Auditorium)Thursday, March 7, 2013 Practice ACT for juniors (Kingman & Love) Friday, March 8, 2013 ACT Registration Deadline for April

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AprilMonday, April 8, 2013 10th grade English Classes – PLAN Interest Inventory 11th grade US History Classes – PSAE Interest Inventory Saturday, April 13, 2013 National ACT @ OTHSTBA PSAE In-service for staffTuesday, April 23, 2013 PSAE Day 1 – ACT (11) and EXPLORE (9) Grade 12 PSAE Make-upWednesday, April 24, 2013 PSAE Day 2 – Work Keys (11) and PLAN (10) Grade 12 PSAE Make-upMayFriday, May 3, 2013 ACT Registration Deadline for JuneMonday, May 6, 2013 Advanced Placement – ChemistryTuesday, May 7, 2013 PSAE Day One Make-upsWednesday, May 8, 2013 Advanced Placement – Calculus PSAE Day Two Make-ups Thursday, May 9, 2013 Advanced Placement – English Literature & CompFriday, May 10, 2013 Advanced Placement – English Language & Comp Monday, May 13, 2013 Advanced Placement – Physics Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Advanced Placement – US Government & Politics Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Advanced Placement – US History

scHool PsycHoloGIst & socIal WoRkeRThe school psychologist and social worker are both available to any student who wishes to talk about any school or personal problem s/he is experiencing. Such conversations are kept strictly confidential.

DRUG, alcoHol, PReGnancy, anD sUIcIDe seRVIces

Referrals are available to special service agencies dealing with these problems. Students can be referred through the school psychologist, the school social worker, or student’s counselor.

sPecIal neeDs seRVIcesThere are many types of disabilities that make it difficult, or even impossible, for a student to learn in a regular school setting. Some of these disabilities are readily identifiable; vision and hearing problems, physical disabilities, and speech problems. Other disabilities, which cause severe difficulties for the student, may be more subtle. These disabilities require trained professionals to determine the source of the problem and to recommend the proper program to maximize the educational development of the student.Examples of these disabilities include perceptual problems, emotional disorders, and serious social or personal problems. Students with any of the above disabilities are referred to as “Exceptional Children” because they have exceptional (special) educational needs. All children from age 3-21 years of age who have exceptional needs must be provided with a program to meet those needs by the school dis-trict. Regardless of the nature or severity of the child’s disability, the child has a right to receive a free appropriate public education.In most cases, the exceptional student’s needs will be recognized and the proper special education program prescribed. However, the parents of the student may request the school district to evaluate the student to determine special education eligibility. According to state regulation, the School District has 60 school days from the date the parent or guardian has given signed consent to complete the evaluation.

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Both the psychologist and social worker are involved in placement of special need students within the Special Education Program. The school psychologist does testing and evaluation involved in placement. In conjunction with this testing, the school social worker contacts students and parents as part of the evaluation process. Referral to various agencies can be made for students.If a student is determined to be eligible for special education, then a program designed to meet the student’s needs must be provided. If the parents are dissatisfied with the evaluation or the program provided for the student, the parents may request information from the Superintendent concerning procedures for resolution.

PHysIcally DIsableD seRVIcesBoard Policy recognizes the “special needs” of the physically disabled. Those students with permanent or temporary disabilities who require special services to meet their educational needs, i.e., transportation, parking, special facilities, etc., should contact the Principal.Parents with physical disabilities, or other school visitors requiring special parking, elevator use, etc., when visiting the school during the school day or for evening extra-curricular programs should contact the Assistant Principal to make special arrangements to meet their individual needs.

beHaVIoRal InteRVentIons foR DIsableD stUDents

Based on Public Act 89-191, it is the policy of Ottawa Township High School, District 140, to develop such behavioral intervention procedures for disabled students that: emphasize positive intervention with students that respect human dignity, are consistent with generally accepted practices of behavioral intervention, include criteria for determining when a student with a disability may require a behavioral intervention plan, reflect consideration of the ISBE guidelines, and include procedures for monitoring the use of such interventions. This policy will be reviewed and the administrative procedures are developed with input from parents, teachers, administrators, advocates for persons with disabilities, and those with expertise in behavioral intervention. Such policy and procedures will be made available to parents of students with individualized educational plans as stipulated in state law. The intent of this policy is to implement, as necessary, specific interventions(s) to alter the behavior of student(s) with disabilities to create a positive learning environment and enhance learning.

stUDent RIGHts PRoceDURe (tItle IX anD sectIon 504)

All students attending OTHS have certain rights and responsibilities. The Board of Education, the State of Illinois, and the Federal Government each have provided policy, rules and regulations to clarify these rights and responsibilities. Please be advised therefore, that students may be eligible for assistance (such as free lunches, etc.) or offered an opportunity to “work” off certain fees and costs.The following procedure is provided to ensure that students are afforded equal rights to all classes regard-less of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or handicap. This procedure is not intended to limit the option of the district and a grievant(s) to resolve any grievance mutually and informally. Hearings and conferences under this procedure shall be conducted at a time and place, which will afford a fair and equitable opportunity for all persons.The grievance procedure is not required if the grievant prefers other alternatives such as the Office of Civil Rights or the courts. Due process shall exist throughout the procedure with the right to 1) representation, 2) present witnesses and evidence 3) confidentiality 4) review relevant records and 5) proceed without harassment and/or retaliation.More detailed information is available in the offices of the Principal and Director of Special Needs. Time limits refer to days when school is in session.Step 1The student and/or parent should discuss the matter with the person directly responsible for the grievance issue within 14 days of the time when a reasonably alert person should have been aware of the event giving rise to a grievance. An oral response must be made within 5 days.

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Step 2If the grievance is still not resolved, it should be submitted in writing within 5 days to Ms. Dawn Roalson, Director of Special Needs. The grievance should be described as specifically and completely as possible. A thorough investigation of the issue will be documented. Extra time may be mutually agreed upon if needed. A meeting must be held between the grievant and district representative with 10 days and a written response made within 5 days.Step 3If the problem is not resolved, the grievance should be referred informally to the Principal. A meeting must be held within 5 days from notification of referral and an oral response made within 5 days.Step 4If a satisfactory solution is not reached, the grievant may appeal the issue in writing to the Office of the Superintendent within 10 days from the receipt of the response on Step 3. A meeting between parties will be held within 10 days and a written response made within 5 days. A complete record of this meeting shall be kept and signed by both parties for possible future reference.Step 5If the issue is not satisfactorily resolved on Step 4, the grievant may appeal the grievance in writing to the Board of Education within 5 days from the receipt of the written response. The Board shall consider the appeal within 60 days and a written response shall be given within 5 days.

MeDIcaID ReIMbURseMentMedicaid reimbursement is a source of federal funds approved by Congress to help school districts maintain and improve special education services. Therapy and diagnostic services provided to your child are partially reimbursable. Unless you object in writing, Ottawa Township High School will claim Medicaid/Kid Care reimbursement for services provided. These claims will have no impact on your ability to receive Medicaid funding either now or anytime in the future.If you do not object to this release of information related to Medicaid claims for your child, do nothing. If you have any further questions, please contact the Special Education Department Director, Ms. Dawn Roalson, regarding this parent notice.

scHool nURse, Illness & aPPoIntMents

nURse anD Illness at scHoolThe nurse is located in Room 205. The nurse will assist students with health concerns.If a student becomes ill or is injured, he/she must report to the nurse’s office. Students must obtain a pass from their teacher to see the nurse. Students should schedule visits to the nurse’s office during studyperiodsorbeforeschool,exceptincaseofsuddenillnessorinjury.DONOTTRYTOSEETHENURSE DURING THE PASSING PERIODS.If it is necessary for a student to leave school because of an injury or sudden illness, the nurse will notify parents. The student will be given a pass to leave the building. Students who leave school without checking out with the nurse or 201 will be considered unexcused and/or truant. Students who use their cell phones to contact parents when ill will receive consequences consistent with the cell phone and electronic devices policy.

RePoRtInG stUDent IllnessA parent or guardian is required to phone the 24-hour attendance number (815)433-1326 before 10:00 a.m. on the day that the student is absent. A call should be made each day of absence unless the office has been notified of an extended illness. Students who have been properly excused will not be required to carry an admit slip to each class. Students who have been hospitalized or have a doctor’s note may be medically excused. Notes from the doctor’s office must state the date and time the student was seen by the physician and the date the student is cleared to return to school. A medical form is available for students/parents to pick up in room 201.

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A STUDENT IS TRUANT UNLESS THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE ABSENCE.Any student whose absence has not been cleared will be placed on the “check list”. A Student placed on the “check list” must obtain an admit slip in Room 201 before returning to class. Any student whose absence has not been cleared will be considered AWOL/Truant and will receive a disciplinary conse-quence. Any student who is AWOL/Truant will lose credit for any/all classwork.

eXtenDeD IllnessHomework can be obtained through the OTHS website: www.ottawahigh.com. Using the parent resources drop down menu, students and parents can access the staff index which contains homework assignments. Students and parents may also request homework by contacting the Guidance Office and making arrangements for someone to pick up assignments and necessary materials. Assignments, quizzes, and tests are due the same day the student returns to school. If a student is going to be absent for medical reasons in excess of 10 days, the parents should contact their student’s counselor in regard to homebound tutoring and request a copy of the homebound handbook.

MeDIcal oR Dental aPPoIntMentsMedical and dental appointments should be limited to times outside of school hours. However, if it is necessary for a student to be absent for such an appointment, a pre-arranged call or note from a stu-dent’s parent/guardian must be presented to 201specifying the date, and time of the appointment, as well as the name of a physician who will be seen for the appointment. The student must “check out” of school in room 201 before leaving. All students are expected to return to school and “check in” in room 201 after the appointment to submit a medical excuse and receive a pass to return to class. If the student becomes ill, the student’s parent/guardian must contact the attendance office to inform them that their son/daughter will not be returning from the appointment. MEDICAL OR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS WILL COUNT AS ABSENCES WHEN EXAM EXEMPTION STATUS IS CONSIDERED.

cHeckInG oUt of scHoolStudents are required to check out in Room 201. Students who leave school without checking out in room 201will be considered unexcused or truant and will receive a disciplinary consequence.

stUDent HealtH InfoRMatIon PHysIcals anD IMMUnIZatIons - MeDIcal

InfoRMatIonNo student will be allowed to enter Ottawa Township High School without a physical examination and proper immunization. All freshmen are required by state law and board policy to have a physical before entering school in the fall. Required Health Examinations and Immunizations A student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) shall present proof that the student received a health examination and the immunizations against, and screenings for, preventable communicable diseases, as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health, within one year prior to: 1. Entering the ninth grade; and 2. Enrolling in an Illinois school, regardless of the student’s grade (including nursery school, special

education, headstart programs operated by elementary or secondary schools, and students transfer-ring into Illinois from out-of-state or out-of-country).

As required by State law: 1. The required health examinations must be performed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of

its branches, an advanced practice nurse who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician authorizing the advanced practice nurse to perform health examinations, or a physician assistant who has been delegated the performance of health examinations by a supervising physician.

2. A diabetes screening must be included as a required part of each health examination; diabetes testing is not required.

Unless the student is homeless, failure to comply with the above requirements by the first day of school of the current school year will result in the student’s exclusion from school until the required health forms are presented to the District. New students who are first-time registrants shall have 30 days following registration to comply with the health examination and immunization regulations. If a medical reason prevents a student from receiving a required immunization by the first day of school, the student must

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present, by the first day of school, an immunization schedule and a statement of the medical reasons causing the delay. The schedule and statement of medical reasons must be signed by the physician, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, or local health department responsible for administering the immunizations. Eye Examination Parents/guardians are encouraged to have their children undergo an eye examination whenever health examinations are required. Parents/guardians of students entering an Illinois school for the first time shall present proof before October 15 of the current school year that the student received an eye examination within one year prior to entry of the school. A physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches or a licensed optometrist must perform the required eye examination. If a student fails to present proof by October 15, the school may hold the student’s report card until the student presents proof: (1) of a completed eye examination, or (2) that an eye examination will take place within 60 days after October 15. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that parents/guardians are notified of this eye examination requirement in compliance with the rules of the Department of Public Health. Schools shall not exclude a student from attending school due to failure to obtain an eye examination. Exemptions In accordance with rules adopted by the Illinois Department of Public Health, a student will be exempted from this policy’s requirements for: 1. Religious or medical grounds if the student’s parents/guardians present to the Superintendent a

signed statement explaining the objection.2. Health examination or immunization requirements on medical grounds if a physician provides written

verification. 3. Eye examination requirement if the student’s parents/guardians show an undue burden or lack or

access to a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches who provides eye examina-tions or a licensed optometrist or sign an eye examination waiver form.

Homeless Child Any homeless child shall be immediately admitted, even if the child or child’s parent/guardian is unable to produce immunization and health records normally required for enrollment. Special EducationAny student enrolling for the first time in an Illinois public, private, or parochial school is required to have an eye examination by a physical licensed to practice medicine in all its branches or a licensed optometrist. The exam must have been completed within the past year.This is to notify parents of children who attend any special education program. The Department of Public Health requires that individuals be screened both for vision and hearing annually. Students wearing glasses or contacts are not mandated to be screened, as they have been seen professionally. “Vision screeningisnotasubstituteforacompleteeyeandvisionevaluationbyaneyedoctor.Yourchildisnotrequired to undergo this vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months”.

IMMUnIZatIon ReQUIReMents DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS, PERTUSSIS (DTP)Six years of age or older 1. Has received three or more doses of DTP or DTaP, with the two doses received no less than four

weeks apart and the final or ending dose being a booster. The booster must have been received no less than six months after the last dose and on, or after, the 4th birthday.

2. AccordingtotheSchoolCodeofIllinois,Section665.250intheChildHealthExaminationCode,studentsenteringthe9thgradearerequiredtoreceiveoneTdapdoseregardlessoftheintervalsincethelastDTap,DT,orTddose.Pleasemakesurethatwhenthephysician’sofficefillsintheimmunization record that the appropriate Tdap on the immunization form is checked.

POLIO (TOPV)Six years of age or older1. Has received three or more doses of TOPV with two doses received no less than six weeks apart

and the final or ending dose being a booster. The booster must have been received no less than eight months after the last dose, and on or after the 4th birthday.

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RUBELLA(GERMANMEASLES,Threeday)-HISTORYOFDISEASEISNOTACCEPTABLEPROOFOFIMMUNITY.Six years of age or older 1. Has received rubella vaccine at 12 months of age or older, or laboratory evidence of antibody titre

of 1.16 or greater provided in health record.MEASLES - RUBEOLA (OLD FASHION - Ten day) RED MEASLES, HARD MEASLES2nd grade and older 1. Has received two doses of measles vaccine, the first dose received on or after the first birthday and

the second dose no less than four weeks later. MUMPSHas received mumps vaccine at 12 months of age or older, or had a physician diagnosed case providing dates and physician certification is shown.HEPATITIS B(3) Doses of Hepatitis B must be administered at proper intervals.HISTORYOFDISEASEISNOTACCEPTABLEPROOFOFIMMUNITYATANYAGE.

MeDIcInesIt is the desire of the school district that all students’ medicines be administered at home. Students should not take medication during school hours or during school-related activities unless it is necessary for a student’s health and well-being. When a student’s licensed health care provider and parent/guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take a medication during school hours or school-related activities, the parent/guardian must request that the school dispense the medication to the child and otherwise follow the District’s procedures on dispensing medication. No School District employee shall administer to any student, or supervise a student’s self-administration of, any prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and signed “School Medication Authorization Form” is submitted by the student’s parent/guardian. No student shall possess or consume any prescription or non-prescription medication on school grounds or at a school-related function other than as provided for in this policy and its implementing procedures. A student may possess an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen®) and/or medication prescribed for asthma for immediate use at the student’s discretion, provided the student’s parent/guardian has completed and signed a “School Medication Authorization Form.” The School District shall incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from a student’s self-administration of medication or epinephrine auto-injector or the storage of any medication by school personnel. A student’s parent/guardian must indemnify and hold harmless the School District and its employees and agents, against any claims, except a claim based on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of a student’s self-administration of an epinephrine auto-injector and/or medication, or the storage of any medication by school personnel. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medication. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOOL DOES NOT DISPENSE NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS SUCHASTYLENOL,COUGHDROPS,TUMS,ETC.STUDENTSWILLNOTBEALLOWEDTOLEAVEOTHS TO OBTAIN NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS.

caRe of stUDents WItH DIabetesIf your child has diabetes and requires assistance with managing this condition while at school and school functions, a Diabetes Care Plan must be submitted to the school nurse. Parents/guardians are responsible for and must:a. Inform the school in a timely manner of any change which needs to be made to the Diabetes Care

Plan on file with the school for their child.b. Inform the school in a timely manner of any changes to their emergency contact numbers or contact

numbers of health care providers.c. Sign the Diabetes Care Plan.d. Grant consent for and authorize designated School District representatives to communicate directly

with the health care provider whose instructions are included in the Diabetes Care Plan.For further information, please contact the school nurse.

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stUDents WItH fooD alleRGIesState law requires our school district to annually inform parents of students with life-threatening allergies or life-threatening chronic illnesses of the applicable provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal statutes, state statutes, federal regulations and state rules.If your student has a life-threatening allergy or life-threatening chronic illness, please notify Mr. Jeff DeWalt, Assistant Principal at (815) 433-1326.Federal law protects students from discrimination due to a disability that substantially limits a major life activity. If your student has a qualifying disability, an individualized Section 504 Plan will be developed and implemented to provide the needed supports so that your student can access his or her education as effectively as students without disabilities.Not all students with life-threatening allergies and life-threatening chronic illnesses may be eligible under Section 504. Our school district also may be able to appropriately meet a student’s needs through other means.

PolIcy on tHe eDUcatIon of PeRsons InfecteD WItH tHe aIDs VIRUs anD aIDs

RePoRtInG PRoceDURes1. Any report that a student of the district has AIDS Related Complex (ARC) or Acquired Immune

Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), or has tested positive to the presence of HTLV III antibodies shall be made or forwarded in confidence to the Superintendent.

2. The identity of a student who has, or is believed to have ARC, AIDS, or a positive antibody blood test shall not be revealed by any District employee or official to anyone including other District employees except as is authorized in writing by the Superintendent.

REVIEW PROCEDURESDecisions regarding the type of educational setting for HTLV III infected children should be based on the behavior, neurological development, and physical condition of the child and the expected type of interaction with others in that setting. These decisions are best made using the team approach which may include the child’s physician, a physician retained by the District, the child’s parents or legal guardians, and school personnel. In each case, risks and benefits to both the child and others in the setting should be weighed.1. If the Superintendent has reasonable grounds to believe that a student in the District has ARC or AIDS,

or has tested positive to the presence of HTLV III antibodies, the Superintendent shall immediately take the following action.a. Contact the parent or guardian of the student and require that a letter from the student’s physician

be submitted indicating whether or not the student is able to continue in his current educational program without endangering himself or others. The opinion of the student’s physician will be considered but will not be controlling.

b. Convene a meeting of a Review Committee which shall consist of the Superintendent, the student’s physician, the school Principal, the school nurse, a physician retained by the District, and such other persons if any, as the Superintendent may designate.

c. The Review Committee shall maintain a protocol file for case management purposes, said file shall not become a part of the student’s permanent record, except upon review and decision of the Superintendent, after consultation with legal counsel. The file shall contain a list identifying any and all individuals who have been made aware of the identity of a student who has, or who is believed to have ARC, AIDS, or a positive antibody blood test.

2. The Review Committee shall investigate the student’s case and shall make an initial determination whether or not the student should be permitted to continue in his current educational program. This determination shall be based on the following considerations.a. the student’s physical conditionb. the student’s ability to control bodily secretionsc. the student’s behavior

3. If the Committee finds, at any point, that the health and safety of the child or others would be endangered by the student’s continued presence in his current educational program, the Superintendent may direct a temporary exclusion or an interim alternative placement pending the completion of these procedures.

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4. If the Committee determines that a change in the student’s current educational placement is warranted, case study evaluation of the student shall be commenced and an individualized education program developed in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Illinois State Board of Education. Participation in the case study evaluation shall be had on a “need to know” basis.

5. If the Review Committee determines that no change is warranted in the student’s educational program, the Superintendent shall so advise the student’s parent or guardian. The Review Committee may designate a person to monitor the student’s condition and behavior and to inform the student’s parent or guardian in the event there is no outbreak of infectious disease in the District. The Review Committee may re-evaluate the student’s case at any time, but not less than once every 6 months.

aUtoMateD eXteRnal DefIbRIllatoRAn automated external defibrillator, or AED, is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmias in a patient, and is able to treat them through defibril-lation, the application of electrical therapy which allows the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm.AED’s located at Ottawa Township High School have the ability to autonomously analyze the condition of an unresponsive victim’s condition and direct the rescuer on what should be done through voice and visual prompts.The following procedure should be followed if an unresponsive victim is discovered:1. Call 911 from any school or cellular phone.2. Send another person to notify the main office or supervising staff member of emergency.3. Assess the scene for safety. Rescuers are volunteers and are not expected to place themselves at

risk in order to provide aid to others. The scene or environment around the victim must be made safe prior to attempts to assist.

4. If a CPR and/or AED-trained individual is available, CPR and AED procedures should be initiated until emergency medical personnel arrive. Others should assist this person by retrieving the nearest AED, waiting for and directing emergency medical personnel to the scene, etc.

Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) are located throughout the school at the following locations:Main Building - 200 floor East hallway outside room 205 (nurse)Kingman Gym - 400 floor Southwest corner of gymShannon Building - 800 floor Wall of elevator landingShannon Building - 000 floor Southwest corner of West GymManual Arts Bldg. - 400 floor Center between Café and new additionVoc-Tech Building - n/a Inside main entrance

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eXtRa-cURRIcUlaR actIVItIesTEAMS CLUBS AND SERVICESBaseball 3PBasketball Art ClubBowling A/V ClubCross Country Chemistry ClubFootball Environmental ClubGolf Fine Arts ClubSoccer Fishing ClubSoftball French ClubSpecial Olympics Future Farmers of AmericaSwim German ClubTennis Jazz BandTrack Jazz ChoirVolleyball Key Club - KiwanisWrestling National Honor SocietyACTIVITES Podcasting ClubCheerleading Recycling ClubChess Rotary InteractMusic Activities School Plays and Stage CraftPomerettes Spanish ClubScholastic Bowl Sudsy CrewSpeech Tech ClubStudent Council WrestlettesWYSEacademiccompetitionYearbook

eXtRa-cURRIcUlaR coDe of conDUctWHILEAMEMBEROFANEXTRACURRICULARACTIVITY, VIOLATIONOFTHEFOLLOWINGREGULATIONSMAYRESULTINTEMPORARYORPERMANENTREMOVALFROMTHEACTIVITYFORUPTOONECALENDARYEARDEPENDINGUPONTHESEVERITYOFTHEINFRACTION. During a temporary suspension, suspension days will be counted on any regular school day, practice day, or game day.1. Being dismissed from interscholastic competition by an official, referee, or umpire for misconduct

during competition.2. Being dismissed from a meeting or practice by your coach/sponsor for misconduct.3. Theft, attempted theft, possession of stolen property or damaging private or public school property.4. Breaking the laws and being arrested or being involved with legal authorities.5. Being suspended from school for disciplinary action due to the violation of school rules.6. Willful disobedience of any team rule or any other directive of the coach/sponsor.7. Display of disrespect to teammates, opponents, coaches, spectators, or officials.8. Repeated violations of team rules or directives from your coach/sponsor.9. Assaulting teammates, opponents, spectators, coaches or officials.10. Inappropriate content on personal websites.During a temporary removal from the squad, the coach/sponsor may require:1. Attendance or non-attendance to practice sessions.2. Extra work or other responsibilities.3. Attendance or non-attendance at interscholastic events.

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If an athlete receives a multiple game suspension that will not be completed in the season in which they received the suspension, the suspension will carry over into the next season in which the athlete participates. If necessary, this could be applied to the next school year. Anytime there is permanent or temporary removal of an extra-curricular participant from a squad, the coach/sponsor must turn in a written report to the athletic director and the coach/sponsor must call the parents of the participant. This athletic code will govern all levels of athletic teams, cheerleaders, Pomerettes, and other OTHS sponsored extra-curricular activities.

elIGIbIlItyWhile a member of a squad you must keep the following regulations in mind:1. Quitting a sport without the head coach’s permission will not be accepted. Doing so means that

the athlete involved may not try out for, or practice with, another school squad until the end of the season in which the athlete quit.

2. School attendance is mandatory in order to be eligible to practice or play in competition on any specific day. If a student is absent, in order to be eligible that evening, the athlete must be in attendance for four class periods. If an athlete has a pre-approved or other type of excused absence, s/he could be eligible to participate with the approval of the athletic director.

stUDent DRUG anD alcoHol testInG PolIcyThe Board of Education believes that the use of alcohol or drugs by students who participate in extra-curricular activities presents a particular hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the students them-selves, as well as those who compete with the student athlete or participant in other extra-curricular activities. The Board encourages students to participate in extra-curricular activities, but the opportunity to participate in any of these elective activities is not an absolute right. Rather, it is a privilege offered to eligible students on an equal opportunity basis. To be eligible to try out for, or to participate in, any school sponsored extra-curricular activity students must agree to submit to testing for the use of drugs and alcohol if selected in accordance with this policy. The parent drug testing permission form will be considered valid over the student’s entire high school career. This policy shall apply to all school spon-sored extra-curricular activities for which no academic credit is awarded.A. It is the intention of the Board of Education that this policy protects the health, welfare and safety

of students engaged in extra-curricular activities and to establish minimal standards of eligibility for such activities. Its purpose is to better assure a student’s health, and physical and mental fitness to participate in extra-curricular activities and not to provide a means by which the District may punish a student other than barring such student from participation in extra-curricular activities. Therefore, the positive results of any drug or alcohol test administered pursuant to this policy will be used for determining eligibility to try out for and participate in extra-curricular activities and for no other disciplinary purpose.

B. Students who wish to try out for and/or participate in school sponsored extra-curricular activities shall be randomly tested for drugs and/or alcohol in accordance with this policy. The student identification number of such students shall be sent to the testing lab. Once a week, during the school year, the school district shall direct the testing lab to randomly select, by student identification number, up to 10% of the students participating in extra-curricular activities for testing. The testing lab shall then notify the school district of which identification numbers have been selected. Those selected shall be notified by the school district and tested that same day, if possible. The student to be tested shall complete a specimen control form which shall bear an assigned number (different from the student identification number) without the knowledge of the school district. On that form the student must identify prescription medications which he/she is currently taking pursuant to a doctor’s authorization. This information shall be sealed in an envelope and delivered to the testing lab. The student shall then provide a urine sample. The student shall be monitored by an adult monitor from the testing lab. The student shall produce the sample in a bathroom that has had its faucets temporarily disabled to prevent tampering and the water therein shall be treated with dye. The monitor shall remain directly outside the bathroom and shall note any unusual circumstances, behavior, or appearance of the student or specimen. After the sample is produced, the monitor shall check it for temperature and tampering and then transfer it to a vial. If a student refuses to be tested, that student shall be deemed to have tested positive, and shall be subject to the disciplinary measures mandated by this policy.

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C. The samples shall be sent to an independent laboratory which shall test for alcohol and/or drugs. The identity of a particular student shall not determine which drugs shall be tested for. The tests conducted shall look only for drugs and/or alcohol and not for whether a student is, for example, epileptic, pregnant or diabetic.

D. If a sample tests positive, a second confirming test of the same sample shall be administered as soon as possible to confirm the result. If the second test is negative, no further action shall be taken. If the second test is positive, the medical review officer shall attempt to talk with the student as soon as possible. Please refer to the Extra-Curricular Drug and Alcohol Policy below for steps to be taken by the school after a confirmed positive test is reported by the lab.

eXtRa-cURRIcUlaR DRUG & alcoHol PolIcy• Thispolicyappliestostudentsyear-round.• Astudentfoundinviolationofthepolicyduringtheseasoninwhichs/heparticipateswill

servethesuspensionduringthatseason.• Suspensionsmaycarryoverintothenextseasoninwhichthestudentparticipatesifthere

areinsufficientcontestsremaininginthecurrentseasontofulfillthetermofthesuspension;includingcarryingoverintothenextschoolyear.

• Violationsthatoccuroutsideofastudent’sparticipationinasport/activitywillresultinthesuspensionbeingservedatthebeginningofthenextseasoninwhichs/heparticipates.

• Remainingamemberoftheteamthroughtheendoftheseasonisarequirementoffulfillinganextracurricularsuspension.

DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL USE BY EXTRA-CURRICULAR PARTICIPANTS Use,possession,buying,selling,and/orbeingundertheinfluenceofdrugsoralcoholon,oroff,schoolproperty is not permitted.Use,possession,buying,selling,and/orbeingundertheinfluenceoftobaccoon,oroff,schoolpropertyis not permitted.Consequences issuedunder thispolicywill be issuedsequentially throughoutastudent’scareeratOTHSandwillnotstartoveratthestartofanewschoolyearoraftertransferringbacktoOTHSafterattending another school. First OffenseAt the first substantiated offense the student will be suspended from competition for the next two weeks or 20% of the remaining competition schedule, whichever is greater. Parents may request a hearing. Parents will be notified by mail and/or telephone. Athlete may be required to attend counseling sessions in addition to suspension from competition.Second OffenseAt the second substantiated offense the student will be suspended from participation in the athletic program for one month. Parents will be notified by mail and/or telephone. Athlete may be required to attend counseling sessions in addition to suspension from competition.AdditionalOffensesStartingwiththethirdsubstantiatedoffense,andcontinuingthroughouttheremainderofthestudent’shighschoolcareer,thestudentwillbesuspendedfromparticipationintheathleticprogramforonecalendaryearfromthedateoftheinfraction.Parentswillbenotifiedbymailand/ortelephone.Athlete may be required to attend counseling sessions in addition to suspension from competition.

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ASSOCIATION WITH DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL BY EXTRA-CURRICULAR PARTICIPANTS

Being in a car, at a party, or any other gathering or place, where minors are in possession or under the influence of alcohol and/or where illegal drugs are present.Consequencesissuedunderthispolicywillbeissuedsequentiallythroughouteachschoolyear.Studentswill start over at the first offense with the start of each school year. First OffenseAt the first substantiated offense the student will participate in a meeting with the Athletic Director and another OTHS administrator. Parents will be notified by mail and/or telephone. Athlete may be required to attend counseling.Second OffenseAt the second substantiated offense the student will participate in a meeting with the Athletic Director and another OTHS administrator and also be suspended from competition for the next week or 10% of the remaining competition whichever is greater. Parents will be notified by mail and/or telephone. Athlete may be required to attend counseling sessions in addition to suspension from competition.Third OffenseAt the third substantiated offense the student will be suspended from participation in the athletic program for one month. Parents will be notified by mail and/or telephone. Athlete may be required to attend counseling sessions in addition to suspension from competition.AdditionalOffensesStartingwiththefourthsubstantiatedoffensethestudentwillbesuspendedfromparticipationintheathletic program for one calendar year from the date of the infraction. Parents will be notified by mail and/or telephone. Athletemaybe required toattendcounselingsessions inaddition tosuspensionfrom competition.

atHletIc coDeBefore trying out for, and while a member of any squad, you must:1. Have a current (less than 13 months old) physical examination card on file in the athletic office.2. It is mandatory that all athletes must have school insurance or show proof of other insurance coverage.3. Maintain academic eligibility by passing 25 hours of classroom coursework, five courses in which

credit is earned. 4. Signed and returned parent permission form and drug testing consent form.5. Maintain appropriate personal appearance and meet all safety regulations in regard to personal

decorum.

eXtRa-cURRIcUlaR tRansPoRtatIonOttawa Township High School provides transportation to all contests held away from the school. Student participants are expected to travel to and from contests with the team. Parents who wish to transport their child home from a contest must present a written request to the head coach.

stUDent RIGHts InfoRMatIon - tItle IXNo person at Ottawa Township High School shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity of Ottawa High School or IHSA.

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attenDance & DIscIPlIneassIstant PRIncIPals, Deans of stUDents

anD scHool ResoURce offIceRsThe Assistant Principals, Deans of Students and School Resource Officers have the primary responsibility of maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment at Ottawa Township High School. The Assistant Principals and Deans of Students are located in room 201. The School Resource Officers are located in room 400. Students/parents may request to speak or meet with the School Resource Officers by contacting 201 or emailing the following address: sro@ottawahigh.com

safe scHool ZoneIn order to maintain a safe learning environment, Ottawa Township High School has been declared a “Safe School Zone.” The penalties for drug and weapons offenses and street gang activity increase and in some cases double.

absencesEXCUSED absences will be granted for the following reasons only:a. Personal illnessb. Professional/medical appointments that could not be scheduled outside the regular school day.

Students will be excused only for the duration of the appointment. Students must provide signed documentation to 201 indicating the exact date, time, and location of the appointment upon return to school. A form is available in room 201 for such purpose.

c. Court appointments will be excused only for the duration of the appointment. Students must provide signed documentation to 201 indicating the exact date, time, and location of the appointment upon return to school. A form is available in room 201 for such purpose.

d. Family emergencies that are approved by the administration at the request of a parent/guardian. Absences for family emergencies will be granted on a limited basis. The student must be with a parent/guardian throughout the duration of the absence.

e. Family vacations will be excused only if the student is not placed on chronic truant status and/or probation and if the parent requests the vacation leave prior to the absence. The student must receive and complete a pre-approved absence form from room 201prior to the vacation. This form allowsthestudenttoreceiveassignmentsfromhis/herteacherspriortoleavingforvacation.Workassignedpriortothestudentleavingforvacationwillbedueuponhis/herreturn.Thestudentwillhavethesamenumberofdaysass/hewasabsenttocompleteworkassigneduponreturnfromvacation.

f. See Final Exam Policy for information on absences during final exams.MEDICALLY EXCUSEDabsenceswillbecountedasfollowswhenconsideringdrivereducation,examexemptions,orotherareasinwhichattendanceisafactorofeligibility:a. Medicallyexcusedabsencesofonedayorlesswillcountasoneabsenceforeachclassperiod

missed.b. Medicallyexcusedabsencesofmorethanonedaywillbecountedasasinglefull-dayabsence.UNEXCUSED absence is essentially any absence that is not legitimate. The attendance office refers to these absences as AWOL or Truant. Students will not be allowed to make up work missed during AWOL/Truant periods. Students who are unexcused for an exam will receive a zero on the exam. Students who are AWOL/Truant will also receive a disciplinary consequence.Examples of AWOL/Truancy include but are not limited to the following:a. “Needed at home” (i.e. Babysitting, driving to appointments, moving/packing, etc.)b. Oversleepingc. Missing the bus or other transportation issuesSKIP DAYSClass skip days will not be authorized by Ottawa Township High School. Incidents of mass truancy as determined by the administration will result in unexcused absences. Students may be called at home during regular school hours to determine if the student should be placed on excused status.Students with excessive excused and/or unexcused absences place themselves at risk of being issued truancy tickets. Truancy tickets are part of a city school attendance ordinance. Students are able to “work” fines off by attending a full day of school with no single hour absences or tardies. Students are responsible for payment of the ticket. Any further questions can be directed to the Deans of Students, OTHS School Resource Officers, or the Assistant Principals.

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taRDIness PolIcyCLASS AND HOMEROOM TARDIESAny student arriving late to class during the first 10 minutes will be assigned a detention by the teacher. Students with permission notes from home and also students arriving after the first 10 minutes of class must report to room 201 to acquire an admit slip. Oversleeping, missing the bus or other transportation issues will not be accepted as an excuse for tardiness. CHRONIC TARDINESSThe Assistant Principal or Deans of Students may enter into a written agreement with parents and students who have shown excessive excused or unexcused tardiness. Terms of the agreement may include probation, assignments to Saturday detention or out-of-school suspensions in place of successive detentions, adjustment of schedule, and/or loss of classes. Students who are chronically tardy may be placed on probation and/or issued truancy tickets.

attenDance eValUatIonSince attendance is one of the most important factors regarding a student’s success at Ottawa Township High School, we are depending on parents to make every effort to see that their son or daughter is at school every day.Teachers concerned with the attendance of individual students may elect to follow this procedure:1. At the point the teacher becomes concerned about an individual’s attendance; the teacher will call

the home of the student and talk with parents.2. The teacher will send notice to the counselor and Assistant Principals/Deans of Students that the

parents have been contacted.3. If there is no improvement in the student’s attendance following the contact, parents will be asked

to meet with school officials to establish guidelines for their son/daughter to remain in class. A student who is absent in excess of 5% of the days of attendance for the school year (from one or more classes), will have his/her attendance reviewed by school officials. Possible actions at the review include; student being placed on probation, writing attendance agreements, adjustments in student’s schedule, and removal from the class/classes with loss of credit. Students who are chronically absent from school during preceding school terms will not be given consideration for Driver Education. Chronic absenteeism is defined as absence in excess of 5% of the previous 180 school days. Out of school suspensions (OSS) will count as an absence from class.

DIscIPlIneThese grounds for disciplinary action apply whenever the student’s conduct is reasonably related to school or school activities, including, but not limited to: On or within sight of school grounds before, during, or after school hours or at any other time when the school is being used by a school group; off school grounds at any school sponsored activity, or event, or any activity or event, which bears a reasonable relationship to school; traveling to or from school or a school activity, function event; or anywhere, if the conduct may reasonably be considered a threat, an attempted intimidation of a staff member or student, an interference with school purposes or an educational function. Teachers and other certificated educational employees shall maintain discipline in the schools, including school grounds, which are owned or leased by the board and used for school purposes and activities. In all matters relating to the discipline and conduct of the schools and the school children, they stand in the relation of parents and guardians to the pupils. This relationship shall extend to all activities connected with the school program, including all athletic and extra-curricular programs, and may be exercised at any time for the safety and supervision of the pupils in the absence of their parent/guardian.

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DIscIPlIne PRoceDUResThe rules and regulations contained within this handbook are not to be considered exclusive and are subject to change and revision during the school year.The following punitive actions may be used to maintain discipline:• Teacherassigneddetention• Weekdaydetentionafterschool• Probation• LunchDetention• SaturdayDetention• Out-of-schoolsuspension• Adjustmentofschedulewithlossofcredit• Expulsion

PolIcy foR DetentIon, satURDay DetentIon, sUsPensIon, anD eXPUlsIon of stUDents

A pupil may be suspended or expelled for gross disobedience or misconduct. Gross disobedience or misconduct shall include one or more of the following offenses, or any other offense specifically set forth in the Illinois School Code, the operative Ottawa Township High School Student Handbook, or in any Board or Administrative directive concerning student conduct.Ottawa Township High School will honor the suspension or expulsion for any reason from any public or private school in this or any other state. The student must complete the entire term of the suspension or expulsion before being admitted in the school district.1. Vandalism, the willful damage, defacement and/or destruction of school property. Students who

destroy property will be financially responsible for repairs and/or replacement.2. Obscene language or possession of obscene materials.3. Repeated truancy or tardiness. This includes tardiness to school in the morning due to oversleeping,

car trouble, or other unexcused tardiness.4. Possession or use of tobacco, intoxicating beverages, marijuana, narcotics, depressants, stimulants,

dangerous drugs, any unauthorized prescription medication, hallucinogenic substances, “look alike” drug, or any drug related paraphernalia on or about the school premises or during school activities.

5. Impertinent language toward members of the faculty, staff, or volunteer workers. Examples, but not limited to: gross disrespect, insubordination or verbal abuse of school personnel and/or fellow students.

6. Failure to compensate for damage to school property.7. Impairing the health, safety, or welfare of teachers, pupils, or other persons. Examples include, but are

not limited to:a) Physical assault - this pertains to fighting as well as throwing objects, including snowballs.b) Possession of weapons or explosives including firecrackers.c) False sounding of fire alarms, or any type of threat, which causes evacuation of the school building.d) Extortion or intimidation.e) Being in unauthorized areas, including private property adjacent to the school.f) Any acts which are disruptive to the operation of the school or school activities.g) Loitering - being out of class without a pass.h) Harassment (sexual, racist, religious, or otherwise) of another student.

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i) Using any form or type of aggressive behavior that does physical or psychological harm to someone else and/or urging other students to engage in such conduct. Prohibited aggressive behavior includes, without limitation, the use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear, bullying, or other comparable conduct.

j) Use of a cellular telephone, video recording device, personal digital assistant, or other electronic device to take photographs or video in locker rooms, bathrooms, classrooms, hallways, or other school related locations.

8. Willful disobedience to administrators or teachers. Examples but not limited to:a) Open defiance or willful disobedience regarding the rules and regulations of the school.b) Use of or possession of unauthorized pass. This includes forgery of a note or a pass.c) Failure to comply with the request, or directions of teachers, administrators, or other school

personnel.d) Refusal to identify oneself to school officials.

9. The use or possession of any gang related symbols or paraphernalia.10. Any other actions considered to be disruptive, or inappropriate, for school: including public displays of

affection.11. Sending, receiving or possessing sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate pictures or images,

commonly known as “sexting.” Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving or possessing and indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone.

12. Violation of the Internet Policy.13. The theft of personal or school property.

Use of PRofanItyUse of profanity is not permitted. Non-compliance may result in detention, Saturday detention, or out of school suspension.

DRessWe believe the appearance of students is primarily the responsibility of the parent. However, when a student’s appearance is felt to be detrimental to the educational process or presents a health or safety issue, the student will be asked to make appropriate changes. Students are required to wear some type of footwear. See through or immodest clothing, short-shorts or skirts, exposed midriffs, clothes that advertise or symbolize drugs, tobacco, and/or alcohol, symbolize gangs, profanity, sexual innuendoes, or obscenity will not be allowed. Sleeveless shirts must have straps over each shoulder with a minimum width of one inch. Backless shirts are not allowed. Underclothes worn in an exposed manner are unacceptable. Pants need to be secured at the waist level. Heavy neck, wrist, wallet chains or items with spikes are not allowed. Head coverings are not to be worn or carried in the building; they must be left in your locker during the school day. Coats and jackets are to remain in lockers during school hours. If a parent is unable to bring a change of clothes, the student will not be allowed to leave campus to change. Clothes (t-shirt, sweatpants, or other appropriate attire) will be provided for him/her in room 201. If a student leaves campus or refuses to change s/he will be considered insubordinate. Insubordination will result in a three day out-of-school suspension. Exemptions to the dress code may be determined for specific events or causes as determined by the Principal or his designee.

cell PHones anD electRonIc DeVIcesUsing a cellular telephone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), or similar electronic device (I-pod, MP3 player, personal stereo, etc.) in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others is prohibited. Electronic devices are allowed to be in use before the start of the school day (8:00 am), and after dismissal time. Electronic devices must remain off and out of sight except during approved times and in approved locations. No student may use a communication device at any time outside of approved times unless the use has first been expressly permitted by the Administration of the school. The Administration may grant such permission only for limited periods to individual students who demonstrate a legitimate, specific need for such times

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as; family emergency, medical conditions, or a school related project. In granting such permission, the Administration may impose conditions upon the use of the device as will limit the disruption caused by the use of the device. If seen or heard the device will be confiscated and brought to 201. On the first offense students will be issued a 201 detention and their device will be returned to them after school. Further violations will result in additional detentions and require a parent or guardian to contact an assistant principal to make arrangements to collect the device Chronic offenders may be assigned Saturday detentions or out of school suspension. See Policy on Video and Audio Recordings regarding use of cell phones and other devices for this purpose.

VIDeo anD aUDIo RecoRDInGsit is against school policy to use a cellular phone, video recording device, personal digital assistant or other electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others. Examples include, but are not limited to, taking photographs or making video or audio recordings of students and/or staff, for the purpose of cheating or otherwise violating student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone. A student who chooses to violate this policy is subject to disciplinary consequences up to and including recommendation for expulsion and may be referred to civil authorities.

cafeteRIaA few simple rules must be followed when using the cafeteria:1. Students must throw their trash away and return their trays to the proper place. Those who do not

will receive a detention or Saturday Detention.2. Students in unauthorized areas are subject to detention, Saturday detention, or out of school suspen-

sion3. Students caught throwing food or any items in the cafeteria will receive a disciplinary consequence

ranging from a detention to out of school suspension.

closeD caMPUs – lUncHThe cafeteria and courtyard areas are designated commons areas. Other areas of the grounds are off limits during 4th hour lunches. Students who are outside of designated commons areas without permission will receive a consequence for being out of area.A full range of entrees is offered in the cafeteria with menus and prices posted. Parents interested in pre-paying on accounts are able to do so by contacting the business office or pre-paying at registration. A free lunch program is available on request, dependent upon need. The proper form must be obtained, completed by parents, and returned to the Main Office.

HallWaysWith 1500 students in the hallways at certain times during the day, we ask students to follow a few simple rules.1. Throw waste paper in the trashcans. Keep our halls clean.2. Do not block hallways and stairways.3. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted during school hours. 4. Do not run.5. Public display of affection is not permitted.6. Yellingisnotpermitted.7. Throwing or kicking objects is not permitted.8. Food and drink is permitted in the hallways before and after school hours. Students are responsible

for keeping hallways clean. Kingman Gym is not a hallway to the student parking lot. Do not cut through the gym as a short cut. All areas of the school are closed throughout the lunch periods with the exception of the passing periods. All hallways will be considered off-limits during lunch periods. Students will be subject to detention, Saturday detention, or out of school suspension for violation of above-mentioned rules or general inap-propriate behavior in the halls.

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Hall PassesHallpassesareissuedtostudentsbyteachersorcounselorsforuseduringtheschoolday.Astudentwhoneedstoleavetheclassroomforanyreasonmusthaveadetailedhallpassindicatingthestudent’sandteacher’snames,date,time,anddestination.AnystudentwhoisunabletoprovideapasswillbeconsideredAWOLandwillreceiveadisciplinaryconsequence.

lockeRs anD locksEach student is assigned a hall locker with a lock for his/her own use. The locker number appears on the student’s schedule. Thestudentisresponsibleforproperlysecuringhis/herlockeratalltimes. Each student is responsible for the contents of his/her locker. Any student sharing a locker may receive a disciplinary consequence. If a student has problems with his/her own locker, it should be reported to room 201. Lockers and other school property are loaned to the student. Therefore, lockers are subject to be inspected by the Administration if it is believed necessary for the safety and/or welfare of the students and/or school; or if there is reasonable suspicion the student has violated or is violating a law or rule of the school.

PURses, book baGs, anD back PacksAny student whose purse is found to be causing a substantial disruption to the learning environment willbeaskedtoleavethepurseintheirlocker.Bookbagsandbackpacksaretoremaininthestudentlockersthroughouttheschoolday.Astudentmayhavehis/herpurse,bookbag,orbackpacksearchedby school personnel anytime there is reasonable suspicion the student has violated or is violating a law or rule of the school.

PaRkInG lotSpeeding, reckless driving, or not following the guidelines of this policy may result in the loss of the parking permit for the remainder of the school year. Students will be issued only one permit per year. If the student changes vehicles, the permit must be removed and returned to Student Services before a new permit will be issued. Any vehicle parked in an Ottawa Township High School lot is subject to search by school authorities and law enforcement personnel working with them. Such search may be conducted without warrant for any reasonable purpose. Search of vehicle includes all compartments and components thereof. Once the search begins, the person in control of the vehicle will not be permitted to remove it from the premises during the reasonable duration of the search. Students are not to loiter in the designated student parking areas.

bUllyInGOttawa Township High School will not tolerate harassing, intimidating conduct, or bullying whether verbal, physical, or visual, that affects the tangible benefits of education, that unreasonably interferes with a student’s educational performance, or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. The terms “intimidating,” “hostile,” and “offensive” include conduct that has the effect of humiliation, embarrassment, or discomfort. Examples of prohibited conduct include, but are not limited to, severe or pervasive name-calling, using derogatory slurs, stalking, causing psychological harm, threatening or causing physical harm, threatened or actual destruction of property, wearing or possessing items depicting or implying hatred or prejudice, or retaliation for asserting or alleging an act of bullying. The means by which bullying or harassing behavior may be relevant to this policy include physical or verbal actions, or communications made in writing or electronically, and with a reasonable relationship to the school or the students’ educational progress. Any student who engages in severe or pervasive behavior such as harassing, intimidating, or bullying another student is subject to appropriate disciplinary consequences, including suspension, expulsion, and/or referral to law enforcement. A complete copy of the OTHS Board of Education’s aggressive behavior and bullying policy is available upon request in the main office or student services office.

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seXUal HaRassMentThe Board of Education has adopted a policy to protect students and employees from sexual harass-ment. Individuals who believe they are victims of sexual harassment should report the incident to the superintendent immediately.

fIGHtInGSituations that endanger the health and safety of others in the school will not be tolerated. Physical confrontation is a dangerous and inappropriate means of conflict resolution. Pushing, shoving, wrestling with, punching, or hitting others may be perceived as fighting, regardless of intent. It is often difficult for school personnel to determine which student starts a fight. Therefore, any student who engages in behavior perceived as fighting is subject to appropriate disciplinary consequences, including suspension, expulsion, and/or referral to law enforcement. Self defense will only be considered if the student has made every reasonable effort to remove him/herself from the situation and escape the altercation. A student who “fights back” without making every effort to avoid conflict will be subject to the same disciplinary consequences as the aggressor. FIRST OFFENSEStudent will be suspended out-of-school up to ten days; local law enforcement will be contacted pending charges, as will the parent/guardian. A final warning given that a repeat offense of fighting may result in a recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion.SECOND OFFENSEA second offense in which the school files police charges against the student will result in a ten (10) day suspension from school, and a recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion may be made.

tobaccoAs of July 1, 1991, OTHS is a tobacco free facility. Possession or use of tobacco or smoking paraphernalia is not permitted by students on school property, on a school bus, at extra-curricular activities, or on field trips. Smoking is defined as any involvement with tobacco, such as holding a lit or unlit cigarette, throwing a cigarette away, having smoke coming out of the nose or mouth. Students who violate these rules shall receive a city ordinance violation ticket issued by the Ottawa Police Department or Saturday detention.

DRUG anD alcoHol PolIcyBy Illinois State Law, the possession, delivery, or being under the influence of alcohol is illegal for any person under the age of twenty-one. Possession of illegal substances or “look-alike drugs” is strictly forbidden at Ottawa Township High School. School officials will work actively with law enforcement agencies to prosecute offenders.Any or all of the following actions may be taken:1. Attempt will be made to contact parent/guardian as soon as possible.2. The student will be removed from classes and/or school sponsored event.3. Ottawa Police Department will be notified.4. The student will be detained in the office pending parent notification, and then be assigned out-of-

school suspension. Based on the investigation, a recommendation for expulsion may be made to the Board of Education.

The sale or delivery of any controlled substance, alcohol “look-alike ” alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs, “look-alike” drugs, drug paraphernalia, or other controlled substance (regardless of quantity) in or on school property or at any school related activity is not permitted. Violation of this rule may result in suspension from school and a possible recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion. The student involved will be reported to the civil authorities for criminal prosecution. The use, possession or being under the influence of drugs, narcotics, “look-alike” drugs, alcohol, or “look-alike” alcohol, and/or possession of drug paraphernalia in or on school property at any time or at any school related activities is strictly prohibited. Students violating these rules shall be subject to the following:

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FIRST OFFENSEOPTION ONE - Out-of-school suspension up to ten days (under certain circumstances, the suspension may be assigned as an in-school suspension), a parent/guardian conference held, notification to the local law enforcement agency, and final warning given that a repeat of alcohol or drug use will result in a recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion.OPTION TWO - Depending on the severity of the act, ten (10) days out-of-school suspension will be assigned and a recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion may be made of the student. The student involved will be turned over to the civil authorities. Following an out-of-school suspension, a parent/guardian conference must be held before the student may be readmitted to school.SECOND OFFENSEA second offense will result in a ten (10) day suspension from school, and a recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion. The student involved will be turned over to the civil authorities.

WeaPons anD eXPlosIVesA student who is involved in the use or possession of weapons, explosives, fireworks, or dangerous chemicals may be suspended from school for a minimum of 3-10 days, with a possible expulsion recommendation to the Board of Education.

bUs DIscIPlIne PolIcyTheuseoftheschoolbusisanextensionoftheschooldayandanyviolationofschoolruleswillresultinanappropriateconsequence.

DRIVER ACTIONSDriverswilltakethefollowingactionregardinginappropriatebehavior:

Action1and2maybebypassedforseriousoffenses.Action1-VerbalwarningAction2-StudentisassignedtothefrontseatAction3-Writtenreportgiventoadministrator

ADMINISTRATOR’S ACTIONSAdministrativeactionsmay includewarnings,probation,suspension,and/or revocationofbusridingprivileges.RevocationofprivilegesmaybereviewedbytheSuperintendentuponapplicationofstudentsorparents/guardiansifthefactsinthecasearedisputable.

GanG actIVItyOttawa High School follows a zero tolerance policy regarding gangs and gang activities. Student involvement in gangs or gang-related activities on school grounds or at school related events or within 1,000 feet of school boundaries, including the display of gang symbols or paraphernalia, is strictly prohibited. Any student who violates this policy shall be subject to suspension or expulsion in accordance with the student discipline policy.The term “gang” means any organization, club, or group composed wholly or in part of individuals, which seeks to perpetuate itself by accepting additional members from the students enrolled in the District, and for the common purpose of:1. Committing or conspiring to commit criminal offenses,2. Engaging in conduct that threatens the public good, or3. Engaging in conduct that interferes with or disrupts the District’s educational process or programs.“Gang related activity” means any conduct engaged in by a student committed:1. on behalf of any gang2. to perpetuate the existence of any gang, or

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3. to effect the common purpose and design of any gang, including recruiting students for membership in a gang, threatening, or intimidating other students or employees to commit acts or omissions against their will in furtherance of the common purpose and design of any gang.

Prohibitive activities include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Soliciting and/or recruiting others for membership2. Participating in and/or inciting physical violence3. Extorting or soliciting money and/or services4. Requesting any person to pay for protection, insurance, or the payment of dues5. Coercing, harassing, and/or otherwise intimidating, threatening, or causing harm to any person or

living creature6. Wearing, possessing, using, displaying in any manner, distributing, or selling any clothing, jewelry,

emblem, badge, symbol, sign, signal, or other item commonly associated with membership in or affiliation with a gang or secret society

7. Using any communication, verbal or nonverbal (gestures, handshakes, etc.), suggesting or showing membership in, or affiliation with, a gang or secret society

8. Engaging in any activity (or omission) intended to promote or further the interests of any gang or any gang activity or society including, but not limited to, distributing literature, drawing or displaying unauthorized symbols on any surface, or teaching others to represent or act like a member of a gang or secret society

9. Undertaking any act or activity which violates any law or any policy of Ottawa High School, District 140, when such act or activity is taken to further the interest of a gang or secret society

Disciplinary action may include, depending on the nature of the conduct, any of the following:1. One to ten day out-of-school suspension, formal warning given, with parent conference required for

re-entry, possible police referral. 2. Recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion.Choosing to affiliate with a street gang, secret society, or other non-sanctioned clubs or organization, means a student will cause greater scrutiny over his/her actions and strict enforcement of attendance and discipline policies. By choosing to associate with one of these organizations, a student places his/her right to a free public education in jeopardy. The school will take all appropriate and legal measures necessary to ensure the safety and protection of all students and staff that attend or work at Ottawa Township High School.

teacHeR assIGneD anD Week Day DetentIonA teacher detention may be assigned, by a teacher, for infractions of classroom and/or school rules. A teacher detention must be served with the teacher assigning the detention. Failure to serve a teacher issued classroom detention will result in the student receiving two 201 detentions. A 201 detention may be served either before or after school. Morning detentions begin at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday in room 201. Afternoon detention begins five minutes after school is dismissed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the cafeteria. It is the student’s responsibility to check detention lists posted outside of room 201 and in the cafeteria to keep track of detentions issued and served. Students must bring work to do in order to be admitted to the detention room. A Saturday detention may be issued to students who accumulate five un-served weekday detentions or do not serve those detentions by the prescribed deadline. An accumulation of more than ten un-served weekday detentions may result in out-of-school suspension. While the time of the detention may be inconvenient for some, it is necessary and should take precedent over all other activities.

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satURDay DetentIon - RUles anD ReGUlatIons

Saturday Detention is an alternative to in-school suspension. The purpose is to allow students the opportunity to remain in class, reduce failures, improve school climate, and focus on student maturity and responsibility. All assignments to Saturday Detention will be made by the Assistant Principal, the Dean of Students, or his/her designee.1. Assignments to Saturday Detention will be for the hours from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Students

should arrive at 7:50 a.m. as doors will close at 8:00. Enter through the north door in the bus circle drive outside of the Manual Arts Building. This door will be locked at 8:00 a.m. and no one will be admitted after that time. Students who drive may park in the north teacher parking lot or the student parking lot.

2. Students assigned to Saturday detention must attend and complete the time to receive credit. Students who fail to report to an assigned Saturday detention, are removed from Saturday detention, or leave before completing the assigned time without prior approval of an Assistant Principal or Dean of Students may receive a consequence ranging from additional Saturday detentions to out-of-school suspension (OSS).

3. Students are to bring appropriate materials to work on or read during Saturday Detention. Students assigned Saturday detention are responsible for having materials, textbooks, notes, etc. at Saturday detention. Student access to books and study materials on Saturday morning will not be possible; therefore, students should be sure that they take all materials home with them on Friday afternoon.

4. Students and/or their parent/guardian will be responsible for getting students to and from Saturday detention.

5. No talking, sleeping, gum/candy, food, beverages, passing of notes, cell phones, or other electronic devices of any kind will be permitted. Any violation of rules or disruption may result in immediate dismissal from Saturday Detention.

6. Re-scheduling of Saturday detention is at the discretion of the Assistant Principal or Dean of Students. Saturday detentions will not be rescheduled due to a work conflict.

7. If a student is removed from Saturday detention the school will attempt to contact a parent, but is not responsible for said student.

Students may be assigned a Saturday detentions for various reasons including, but not limited to: Failure to serve 201 detentions. Inappropriate behavior in school Taking multiple lunches AWOL from classes

oUt-of-scHool sUsPensIonOut-of-school suspensions will result, when in the judgment of the school, the rules have been violated to the point where the student should be removed from the school, for the good of the student or the school. Students may be suspended from one to ten days depending upon the nature of the infraction. During the period of the suspension, a student is not permitted on school property and cannot participate in any school activities. Communication between school officials and the parent/guardian is required before a student may return to school after being suspended. Students who are out-of-school suspended will be placed on probation for a period of thirty calendar days from the date of the suspension. Students who chronically misbehave may be recommended for expulsion. During a multiple-day suspension, it is the student’s and/or parent’s responsibility to obtain homework. Homework can be obtained through the OTHS website, www.ottawahigh.com, by accessing the staff index under parent resources. Homework can also be obtained by contacting the Guidance Office. Homework assigned during an out-of school suspension is due the same day the student returns to school.

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PRobatIonAny student having behavior problems and/or attendance problems within a class or at school may be placed on probation. Those students placed on probation will not be allowed to attend any extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to, sporting events, dances (including homecoming and prom), and fine arts festival activities. A student may be placed on probation for any of the following:a. Out-of- school suspension – Placed on probation immediately following suspension for a period of

30 calendar days.b. Accumulationof4Saturdaydetentions–Placedonprobationfortheremainderofthesemesteror

aperiodof30calendardays,whicheverisgreater.c. Accumulationof20detentions–Placedonprobationfortheremainderofthesemesteroraperiod

of30calendardays,whicheverisgreater.d. Studentsplacedonanattendancecontractduetoexcessiveabsences–Placedonprobationfora

periodof30calendardaysfollowingattendanceevaluation.e. Studentsissuedatruancyticket(s)–Placedonprobationfortheremainderofthesemesterora

periodof30calendardays,whicheverisgreater.f. StudentswhohaveanalternativeeducationalplacementoutsideofOTHS(SafeSchool,Circuit

Breaker,etc.)becausetheyhavebeenunabletobesuccessfulintheregulareducationalsettingatOTHS–Placedonprobationwhileattendingthealternativeplacement.

g. StudentschargedwithacrimeorissuedacitationbytheOttawaPoliceDepartmentwhenalawisbrokenandthereisareasonablerelationshiptoschoolorschoolactivities–Placedonprobationforaperiodof30calendardays.

h. Students who are returning from expulsion – Placed on probation for a period of 30 calendar days upon returning to OTHS.

i. Students not in good standing, who have withdrawn or been dropped, and are returning – Placed on probation for a period of 30 calendar days upon re-enrolling at OTHS.

eXPUlsIonAll expulsions will be in accordance with the Illinois School Code. Only the Board of Education may expel students. Students allowed the opportunity to attend the LaSalle County Safe School while expelled are responsible for paying registration fees to OTHS. Any student returning from an expulsion will be placed on probation. Credits earned through homeschooling of a student during the term of an expulsion will not be accepted by Ottawa Township High School.

stUDents “not In GooD stanDInG”A student will be considered “not in good standing” if s/he has withdrawn from school, been dropped from school, or is not enrolled due to being expelled.

DUe PRocess PRoceDUReA. If the Principal, Assistant Principal or Dean of Students has reasonable suspicion to believe a pupil

is guilty of gross misconduct or disobedience the pupil will be summoned to the office where s/he will have the charges outlined and an opportunity to explain the evidence against him/her. When a pupil’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property, or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process, an administrator may remove him/her from school.

B. The Principal, Assistant Principal or Dean of Students may suspend a pupil for up to ten days after having found him/her guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct. Upon suspension, parents or guardians of the pupil will be notified within a timely fashion by phone or mail. Notice to such interested parties shall apprise them of the following:1. Reason for suspension2. Opportunity for review by the Board of Education or Hearing Officer upon written request within

seven days from receipt.

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3. Upon request of the parents or guardian, the Board or its Hearing Officer will conduct a hearing to review a suspension of 10 days or less. Parents or guardians and pupils may be represented by counsel at parental expense and shall be accorded the following opportunities:i. Examination of written reports and statements constituting evidence supporting the charges

and questioning of witnesses presented by the Board of Education or Hearing Officer.ii. Presentation of oral and written evidence on behalf of the students. The results of the hear-

ing shall be reported in writing to the parents or guardians of the student after a decision is made by the Board.

C. If the Board of Education Hearing Officer finds in his/her review of the suspension of a student, that the action was unjustified or unreasonable, the following procedures shall be followed:1. The student’s record shall be expunged of all notations or remarks in regards to the suspension.2. The student’s absence(s) shall be recorded as “excused”.3. All educational opportunities and service missed by the student shall be afforded to the degree

possible. Tutoring will be provided for the number of days suspended, if requested or deemed necessary.

D. If a hearing is convened to determine whether a pupil will be suspended for more than 10 days or expelled for the remainder of the school term, parents or guardians and the pupil shall be accorded an opportunity to appear before, and be heard by the Board of Education or a Hearing Officer appointed by the Board of Education.

E. The parents or guardians of the student shall be notified thereof by certified or registered mail, at least three days before the date of said hearing. In addition to a statement of the time and place of the hearing, and a specific statement of the student’s alleged act or acts of gross disobedience or misconduct, and recommended effective date of the suspension or expulsion; the notice and request to attend shall state that parties will have the following rights:1. To be represented by counsel at parent’s cost.2. To present evidence refuting the charges.3. To present evidence in mitigation of punishment.4. To present evidence evincing the pupil’s entitlement to special education services upon exclusion.5. To cross-examine such witnesses as may testify as to the facts in each case. Expulsion shall

take place only after the parents have been requested to appear at a meeting of the Board, or with a Hearing Officer appointed by it, to discuss their child’s behavior.

F. The hearing, whether conducted before the Board of Education, or before a hearing officer shall be an informal hearing at which the formal rules of evidence shall not apply. The hearing shall not be conducted in public session unless decided otherwise by the Board of Education with the consent of parents or guardians of the affected student. The Board President or designee, or the Hearing Officer, shall conduct the hearing, which shall proceed with a presentation of the district’s evidence subject to questioning by the parents or guardians or their representative; followed by a presentation of evidence if any, by the parent, subject to questions by the Board or its representative.

G. The Board of Education shall, from time to time, designate either itself, or a Hearing Officer, to conduct hearings on the issues of either student expulsions or student suspensions or both. Should the Board of Education choose to have any of such issues, or each of them, heard by a Hearing Officer, the Board of Education, shall upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint a Hearing Officer who shall conduct such hearing, until such time as the Board of Education determines otherwise.

H. If the hearing is conducted before a Hearing Officer appointed pursuant to Paragraph G, the Hearing Officer shall, within five days of the conclusion of the hearing tender to the Board of Education his/her written findings of facts and summary of evidence heard at the hearing. The Board shall, no later than at its next regular meeting after the receipt of the Hearing Officer’s report, take such action thereon as it deems appropriate.

No suspension in excess of ten days, nor any expulsion, shall be affected until the final determination of the Board of Education either at its own hearing, or upon the findings of a Hearing Officer, has been made.

If the Board of Education finds in its hearing on the expulsion of a student, or on review of a Hearing Officer’s report, that the action was unjustified or unreasonable, the following procedures shall be followed:

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1. The student’s record shall be expunged of all notations or remarks in regard to the suspension or expulsion.

2. The student’s absence(s) shall be recorded as “excused”.3. All educational opportunities and services missed by the student shall be afforded to the degree

possible. Tutoring shall be provided for the number of days suspended, if requested, or deemed necessary.

tRansPoRtatIon seRVIces/bUsInG

Any student who lives more than 1.5 miles from the high school is eligible to ride a school bus. Questions about buses and their routes can best be answered in the Main Office.Only students assigned to a bus will be permitted to ride OTHS buses unless otherwise approved by administration. Parents may request permission for their son/daughter to ride a bus, on a limited basis and for educational reasons, by contacting an administrator in room 201.

notIce to PaRents/GUaRDIansParent(s) or legal guardians(s) who must provide transportation to and from school, because free transportation is not available for their children, may be eligible to receive money from the state to help offset some of the cost; for example, bus fares, or mileage reimbursement for private automobiles at the Federal mileage reimbursement rate.If you can answer yes to the following questions for the 2012-2013 school year, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for providing such transportation.1) Will the pupil be under the age of 21 at the close of the school year?2) Is the pupil a full time student in grades kindergarten through 12?3) Does the pupil either live 1 1/2 miles or more from school or live less than 1 1/2 miles from school

but must be transported due to a serious safety hazard approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation? (See following paragraphs.)

4) Does the pupil attend a school within Illinois, which meets Illinois compulsory attendance laws?5) Did the parent/guardian incur transportation expenses resulting from transporting the pupil to and

from school?6) Did the pupil not have access to transportation to and from school provided entirely at public expense?7) Did the parent/guardian reside within Illinois during the time period expenses were incurred?If you answered yes to the above questions, live in Illinois and wish to file a claim, you must go to the schoolwhereeachofyourchildrenisenrolledbyJune30,2012,tocompleteaclaimapplication.Youmay provide claim information to appropriate school personnel at your child’s attendance center until June 30, 2012. In addition, parent(s)/guardian(s) who have pupils living less than 1 1/2 miles from the school attended must verify that a safety hazard due to vehicular traffic exists by completing an Application for Determination of Serious Safety Hazards. Parents can obtain a copy of the Application for Determination of Serious Safety Hazards from the Office of the Regional Superintendent of Schools for the county in which they reside except parents residing within the City of Chicago. Chicago residents can receive a copy of the Application of Determination of Serious Safety Hazards from the Illinois State Board of Education, 100 North First Street, Springfield, IL 62777. All applications for Determination of Serious Safety Hazards must be received no later than February 1, 2011, at the office from which the application was requested. Example: ISBE (Chicago residents), ROE (Illinois Residents other than those residing in Chicago). The Regional Superintendent of Schools is required to send the Application to the Illinois

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Department of Transportation within 15 days. The Illinois Department of Transportation reviews and approves or denies the application and returns it to the Regional Superintendent of Schools within 30 days. Upon receipt of the reviewed application, The Regional Superintendent of Schools will mail it to the parent/guardian who requested the safety hazard be verified. If the safety hazard is approved, the parent/guardian must go to the school the pupil attends and complete the claim form. Parents who received verification of a safety hazard during and after the 2002-2003 school year, whose children attend the same school and live at the same address do not have to reapply for safety hazard verification.Once all claim information is submitted at the school, it will be transmitted electronically to the Illinois State Board of Education. If your claim is approved, you should receive a check directly from the state during December for the lesser of the cost of transporting your child/children or the average per pupil reimbursement paid to public schools for transporting regular education pupils. If insufficient funds are appropriated by the General Assembly, all claims will be prorated.If you have any questions, please call or come to the school as soon as possible. Esta noticia dipon a los padres en español en la oficina.

facIlItIesscHool PRoPeRty

School property, i.e., OTHS buildings, athletic fields, parking lots, levee, and adjacent properties shall be utilized only through pre-approval by an authorized OTHS district representative. All other activity shall be considered trespassing.

PRIVate PRoPeRtyStudents are asked to not loiter on private property adjacent to the school.

VIDeo sURVeIllanceOttawa Township High School employs the use of video surveillance equipment on all OTHS property for the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.

PaRkInG lotStudents who wish to park in the Ottawa Township High School student parking lot must obtain a permit from the school. The permit must be displayed in the lower right corner of the windshield or rear window. Permitsareavailable,atacostof$40.00,duringregistrationorinroom203.Replacementcostis$3.00.The permit does not guarantee that a parking spot will be available when the student arrives. Vehicles must be parked only in the lined, legal parking spaces. Students must not park in fire lanes, handicapped spaces (unless appropriate), or in unmarked locations. Students are not to park in the North or West teacher parking lots. Students who park illegally will be subject to disciplinary action. Illegally parked vehicles will be towed at the student’s expense. The west driveway to the student parking lot will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until five minutes before the end of the school day. Speeding, reckless driving, or not following the guidelines of this policy may result in the loss of the parking permit for the remainder of the school year. Students will be issued only one permit per year. If the student changes vehicles, the permit must be removed and returned to Student Services before a new permit will be issued. Any vehicle parked in an Ottawa Township High School lot is subject to search by school authorities and law enforcement personnel working with them. Such search may be conducted without warrant for any reasonable purpose. Search of a vehicle includes all compartments and components thereof. Once the search begins, the person in control of the vehicle will not be permitted to remove it from the premises during the reasonable duration of the search. Students are not to loiter in the designated student parking areas.

bUIlDInG accessOttawaTownshipHighSchoolisopentostudents,staffandparents/guardiansbeforeandafterregularschool hours daily. Access to the building will be limited to the main entrance and the handicapped accessible entrance on the west side of the main building during the school day.

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bUIlDInG eleVatoRsElevators are available for use by the physically disabled and those who may not be physically able to make their around the building. Students who are injured and wish to use the elevator need to have a doctor’s note stating the length of time the pass will be required. Passes will be issued by the school nurse in room 201. Students who damage building elevators will be held responsible for the full cost of repair.

staGeThe stage and back stage areas are off limits except to authorized students.

asbestosOttawa High School, District 140, has submitted its Management Plan prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA, 40 CFR 763) for the School Facility or Facilities. Copies of the Management Plan are available in the Administrative Office of the school building. These plans are available for your inspection Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and during other times by special arrangement. We request that appointments be made with us to review such plans. To make arrangements, please contact Mr. Mark Clinch at 433-1323 Ext 2453.

stRUctURal InteGRateD Pest ManaGeMentOttawa Township High School in cooperation with school staff and pest control personnel/specialists will locate, identify, and eliminate all known pests within the school buildings through improved house-keeping, sanitation, waste management, additional barriers, and the modification of habitats. When possible we will rely on nontoxic, biological, cultural, or mechanical pest management methods, or on the use of natural control agents. When necessary we will use chemical pesticides least harmful to humans. Guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health will be followed by OTHS personnel and our professional pest elimination provider. If you would like to receive written notification prior to the application of any pest control materials subject to the notification requirements or to report a pest concern please contact Mr. John Levy at 433-1323 ext. 2451 or e-mail jlevy@ottawahigh.com. A request to written notification was also included on your registration information sheet.

GeneRal InfoRMatIonstUDent seRVIces

Ottawa Township High School, through different means, provides each student with opportunities by which he/she can develop his/her individuality in a large school system. OTHS offers a broad range of student services which can be utilized to serve all of the student’s needs. These services involve not only administrative and support personnel, but also the classroom and homeroom teachers.

HoMeRooM teacHeR Perhaps one of the most important people at OTHS, for a student, is his/her homeroom teacher. A confidence and trust develop through the daily meetings with the homeroom teacher and classmates.

PeeR MentoRsThe doCHANGE Peer Mentor Program will provide freshmen with a supportive environment that helps ease the adjustment from middle school/junior high to high school, both academically and socially. Sophomore, junior and senior leaders will have the opportunity to hone leadership, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills. The relationships that are built throughout the program will give all students a sense of ownership in OTHS and cultivate a sense of community in our school.

stUDent coUncIlThe membership of the Student Council shall be composed of student representatives from each class. It shall consist of no more than 30 members. The faculty sponsor shall be selected by the Principal. The basic purpose of the council shall be to serve as an official agency for the expression of student opinion in the formation of school activities and policies.

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IDentIfIcatIon caRDsEach student is required to carry and produce upon request, an official Ottawa Township High School I.D. during school hours, on school buses, and at school sponsored events. I.D.’s are valid for one year and are issued at the time of registration. The I.D. entitles the student free admission to many non-tournament home athletic events. The I.D. card also allows access to the Internet if the Internet Policyformhasbeensigned.LostordamagedI.D.cardsareavailableinroom203atacostof$2.00.Students are not to loan their cards to other students. Lost cards are to be turned in to room 201. A student I.D. must be presented when paying school fees and cashing a personal check. Personal checks over$20.00willnotbecashed.

lIbRaRy/MeDIa centeROTHS Library Media Center, 302, is open to all students between the hours of 7:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Students must obtain a pass from a teacher to use the library during a class period or during their lunch period. A pass is not required before or after school. An OTHS ID card must be presented to borrow items from the library. The checkout period is two weeks with an additional two week renewal available. Online subscriptions can be accessed 24/7 at http://www.ottawahigh.com. Ask a librarian for passwords. Other library services include inter-library loans, photocopies, transparencies, and computer printouts.

UsaGe GUIDelInes foR coMPUteR anD InteRnet ResoURces

The following guidelines must be adhered to by all persons who use the high school computing and Internet resources; whether from systems on campus or dialing in from off campus. The following does not cover every situation which pertains to proper, or improper, use of the computer resources, but do suggest some of the responsibilities which one accepts if he or she chooses to use a high school computing resource of the network access which the high school provides.1. Electronic communications facilities (such as e-mail, office mail, talk, network news and internet relay

chat) are for high school related activities only. Fraudulent, harassing or obscene messages and/or other materials must not be transmitted over the Internet or any other network on or off campus. Inappropriate messages include but are not limited to the following: • Messagessentunderanassumednameormodifiedaddressorwiththeintenttoobscurethe

origin of the message• Messagesthatharassanindividualorgroupbecauseofsex,race,religiousbeliefs,national

origin, physical attributes or sexual preference.2. Messages, sentiments, and declarations sent as electronic mail or sent as electronic postings must

meet the same standard for distribution for display as if they were tangible documents or instruments. One certainly may publish opinions, but their origins must be clearly and accurately identified.• Ifonewishestoparticipate inanewsgroupofacontroversialnature,adisclaimermustbe

included within the text of any document that states the author speaks for him/herself and not as a representative of Ottawa Township High School.

• IfactingastheauthorizedagentofagrouprecognizedbyOttawaTownshipHighSchool,onemust also identify the information as coming from an authorized representative of the group. Attempts to alter the “From” line or other attribution of origin in electronic mail, messages, or postings, constitute transgressions of high school rules.

3. One must not create and send, or forward, electronic chain letters.4. Creating, altering, or deleting any electronic information contained in, or posted to, any campus

computer or affiliated network constitutes forgery; if it would be considered so on a tangible docu-ment or instrument.

5. One must not intentionally seek information about, browse, obtain copies of, or modify files, pass-words, or tapes belonging to other people, whether at Ottawa Township High School or elsewhere, unless specifically authorized to do so by those individuals. Also, one must not attempt to intercept, capture, alter, or interfere in any way with information on campus or global network paths.

6. One must not, without authorization or entitlement, attempt to decrypt or translate encrypted material, or obtain system privileges. Such attempts constitute serious transgressions.

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7. Encounter or observation of a gap in system or network security must be reported to the Systems Operator or the classroom instructor. One must refrain from exploiting any such gaps in security.

8. One must refrain from interference with the supervisory or accounting functions of the systems, or action likely to have such effects.

9. One must be sensitive to the public nature of shared facilities, taking care not to display on screens in such locations images, sounds or messages which could create an atmosphere of discomfort or harassment for others. One must also refrain from transmitting to others in any location inappropriate images, sounds or messages which might reasonably be considered harassing.

10. One must not deliberately attempt to degrade the performance of a computer system on the Internet or to deprive authorized personnel of resources or access to any computer system. Internet services such as Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Multi User Dungeons (MUDs and variants), and Talk consume system resources. Deliberate, excessive use of these services, constitute an attempt to deprive others of resources.

stUDent RecoRDsThe following is a summation of the major provision of laws and regulations regarding student records. A$3.00chargewillbeassessedforanytranscriptrequestsmadeoneyearaftergraduation.Individualsmay obtain a copy of their transcripts in the Records Office (Rm. 204) Permanent Records - The student permanent record consists of basic identifying information, academic transcript, attendance record, accident reports, health record, and record of release of permanent record information, etc.Temporary Records - The student temporary record consists of all information not required to be in the student permanent record, including family background information, test scores, psychological evaluations, special education files, teacher anecdotal records, record of release of temporary records, and disciplinary information. A student’s temporary record will be maintained for not less than seven years after the student has transferred, graduated, or otherwise withdrawn from school. Parents or students may copy this record before its destruction; requesting permission to do so.No person may condition the granting or withholding of any right, privilege or benefits or make as a condition of employment, credit, or insurance the securing by any individual of any information from a student’s temporary record which such individual may obtain through the exercise of any right secured under the Act or this Part. (23 Illinois Administrative Code, Subtitle A, subchapter K, Ch. I, S. 375.30)Parents have the right to:a. Inspect and copy all information contained in the student record. A fee of .20 per page will be charged

for copying the records. However, no parent or student may be denied a copy of records because of an inability to pay such costs.

b. Challenge the contents of the records, except grades, by notifying the Principal or Records Custodian of an objection to information contained in the record. An informal conference will be scheduled within 15 school days to discuss the matter. If no satisfaction is obtained, a formal hearing conducted by a hearing officer, not employed by the attendance center in which the student is enrolled, will be scheduled.

c. Request and receive copies of records proposed to be destroyed. d. Inspect and challenge information proposed to be transferred to a school outside the district or to

another school district in the event of transfer. Local, state, and federal education officials have access to student records for educational and administrative purposes without parental consent. Student records shall also be released without parental consent, pursuant to a court order or subpoena or in connection with an emergency, where the records are needed by law enforcement or medical officials to meet a threat to the health or safety of the student or other persons. Parents must be notified of the release of records because of a court order or subpoena. ALL OTHER RELEASES OF INFORMATION REQUIRE THE INFORMED WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE PARENT OF ELIGIBLE STUDENT.The following is designated as public information and shall be released to the general public, unless the parent request that any or all such information not be released: student’s name and address, grade level, birth day and birth place, parents name and addresses, information on participation in school sponsored activities and athletics, the students major field of study, and period of attendance in school.

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No person or agency having access to the temporary record through the provisions of the Illinois State Student Records Act may force a parent or student to release information from the temporary record in order to secure any right, privilege, or benefit, including employment, credit or insurance.A Parent-Student Handbook will be issued every year to notify the parents of their rights under the law, as well as applicable district policies and procedures.

scHool DancesThe following rules apply to school dances:1. Tentative dances need to be cleared and scheduled through the Assistant Principal in Room 201.

The Assistant Principal will then add the dance date to our facilities calendar in the Main Office.2. No organizational after-game dances on days when school is not in session or days of half-day

institutes. 3. No organizational after-game dances on Saturdays.4. A list of dance chaperones, minimum of eight, must be turned in to the Assistant Principal in Room

201 by Tuesday noon prior to the dance. If there are not enough chaperones, the dance will be cancelled.

5. OTHS students wanting to bring a non-OTHS guest to the dance must secure permission in the form of a pass prior to the evening of the dance. The permission/pass can be obtained from the Assistant Principal in Room 201. No elementary, middle school, or junior high school students will be allowed to attend OTHS dances. Individuals over the age of 20 will not be allowed to attend OTHS dances.

6. Students or former students who are not in good standing (who are on probation, OSS, have with-drawn, dropped, had repeated discipline issues while in attendance or have been expelled due to attendance and/or discipline issues) will not be allowed to attend as guests. A former student enrolled in a home school or who has successfully completed a GED program but was not in good standing while in attendance at OTHS will not be allowed to attend school dances.

7. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization to hire and compensate a police officer.All students should carry their activity card in case identification is necessary.Parents and/or the Ottawa police may be called to remove students acting in a disorderly manner and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.The only spectators that will be allowed at the dances will be parents and the location for their seating will be in the north balcony. School rules are in effect at all extra-curricular activities.All dances will be within the 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. time frame unless special arrangements have been made with the Assistant Principal. For dances that begin at 7:00 p.m. students will not be permitted into the dance after 8:00 p.m. unless they have cleared the time with the Assistant Principal prior to the dance. Dances following home athletic events will end at 11:00 p.m. If there is unruly conduct, the students will be required to leave the dance and they will be placed on probation for the remainder of the year. Any person who leaves the dance may not return. Extra Curricular activities such as dances are a privilege. Students who are on probation will not be allowed to attend dances.

lost oR stolen PRoPeRtyStudents should report any theft to the teacher in charge of the classroom or area of instruction. The students should complete a written theft form and return it to Room 201. OTHS is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Students who have found articles or wishing to claim a lost article should inquire at the Custodian Office, Room M002. Students who have lost articles in the P.E. area should first check with their instructors. All items from the year will be disposed of in June.

stUDent VIsItoR PassIn most cases, visitor passes will not be approved unless educational value can be established. Once established, students wishing to bring a visitor must have a completed visitor permission form signed by their teachers on file in Rm. 201, twenty-four hours in advance of the visitation day. All visitors must check in Rm. 201 to secure a visitor pass. Visitors must have an identification card.

HoMescHoolInGOttawa Township High School may grant credits earned to students enrolling from a nonpublic school, parochial school, or homeschooling program in accordance with current Board of Education policy.

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sUGGestIons foR cHanGes to PaRent-stUDent HanDbook

Please check the following: _____ New Rule Proposal _____ Revise existing rule _____ Change wording Please write new rule proposal:________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Revise existing rule or change wording: Page ______ Rule ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Rationale: _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Name of submitter: ________________________________________________________________Please return to John Alexander, Dan Clausen, or Jeff DeWalt

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statement of the by-laws in theirentirety. You can review the by-laws atwww.ihsa.org.You may lose eligibility forinterscholastic competition if you arenot in compliance with IHSA by-laws.Remember, if you have any questionsregarding IHSA rules, please contactyour principal/official representative.

1. AttendanceA. You may represent only the school you

attend. Participation on a cooperativeteam of which your school is a memberis acceptable.

B. You must be enrolled and attendingclasses in your high school no later thanthe beginning of the 11th school day ofthe semester.

C. If you attend school for ten (10) or moredays during any one semester, it willcount as one of the eight (8) semestersof high school attendance during whichyou may possibly have eligibility.

D. If you have a lapse in school connectionfor ten (10) or more consecutive schooldays during a semester, you are subjectto ineligibility for the rest of thesemester. The specific terms of yourextended absence must be reviewed bythe Executive Director to determine if itis “lapse in school connection” or not.

2. Scholastic StandingA. You must pass twenty-five (25) credit

hours of high school work per week.Generally, twenty-five (25) credit hoursis the equivalent of five (5) .5 creditcourses (2.5 full credits).

B. You must have passed and receivedcredit toward graduation for twenty-five(25) credit hours of high school workfor the entire previous semester to beeligible at all during the ensuingsemester. (Beginning with the secondsemester of the 2012-13 school term)

3. ResidenceYour eligibility is dependent on thelocation of the residence where you livefull time with your parents, parent whohas been assigned custody by the court,or court appointed legal guardian.You may be eligible if you are enteringhigh school as a freshman and:

A. You attend the public high school in thedistrict in which you live full time withboth of your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian; or

B. In the case of a multiple school district,you attend the public high school in theattendance area where you live full timewith your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian; or

C. You have paid tuition to attend a publicschool for a minimum of 7th and 8thgrades in a district other than the onewhere you live with your parents,custodial parent or court appointedguardian and you continue to pay tuitionas a high school student in that samedistrict; or

D. You attend a private/parochial schoollocated within the boundaries of thepublic school district where you livewith your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian; or

E. You attend a private/parochial highschool and have attended aprivate/parochial school for 7th and 8thgrades, or for any four (4) grades fromkindergarten through eighth grades; or

F. You attend the private/parochial highschool which one or both of your parentsattended; or

G. You attend a private/parochial highschool located within a thirty (30) mileradius of the residence where you livewith your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian.

4. TransferA. In all transfer cases, both the principal of

the school from which you transfer andthe principal of the school into whichyou transfer must concur with thetransfer in writing on a form provided bythe IHSA Office. You cannot beeligible when you transfer until thisform is fully executed and on file in theschool office.

B. If you transfer after classes begin for thecurrent school term, you will definitelybe ineligible for thirty days from thedate you start attending classes at thenew high school. In addition, you willbe ineligible for that entire school termin any sport in which you engaged in

any team activity, including but notlimited to tryouts, drills, physicalpractice sessions, team meetings,playing in a contest, etc. at the schoolfrom which you transferred. Forexample, if you were out for crosscountry at the school from which youtransfer and transfer after classes havestarted for the school term, you will beineligible for cross country that entireschool term at the new school.

C. If you transfer attendance from one highschool to another high school, you willbe ineligible unless:1. Your transfer is in conjunction with

a change in residence by both youand your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian from onepublic school district to a differentpublic school district;

2. Your transfer is between highschools within a public schooldistrict and both you and yourparents, custodial parent or courtappointed guardian change residenceto the district attendance area for theschool to which you transfer;

3. Your transfer is from aprivate/parochial school to yourhome public high school, you areentering a public high school for thefirst time, and the principals of bothyour former and the new schoolconcur with your transfer;

4. Your transfer is from oneprivate/parochial school to anotherprivate/parochial school locatedwithin a thirty (30) mile radius of theresidence where you live with yourparents, custodial parent or courtappointed guardian, you arechanging high schools for the firsttime, and the principals of both yourformer and the new school concurwith your transfer;

5. Your parents are divorced or legallyseparated; you transfer to a newschool in conjunction with amodification or other change in legalcustody between your parents byaction of a judge; and required courtdocuments are on file at the schoolinto which you transfer;

D. If you transfer in conjunction with achange in legal guardianship, a ruling on

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Key Provisions Regarding IHSA Rules

Eligibility RulesWhen you become a member of aninterscholastic team at your high school,you will find that both your school andthe IHSA will have rules you mustfollow in order to be eligible forinterscholastic participation. The IHSA’srules have been adopted by the highschools which are members of IHSA aspart of the Association’s constitution andby-laws. They must be followed asminimum standards for allinterscholastic athletic competition inany member high school. Your highschool may have additionalrequirements, but they may not be lessstringent than these statewideminimums.The principal/official representative ofyour school is responsible to see thatonly eligible students represent theschool in interscholastic competition.Any question concerning your eligibilityshould be referred to yourprincipal/official representative, who hasa complete copy of all IHSA eligibilityrules, including the Association’s dueprocess procedure. Only the IHSAExecutive Director is authorized to makeformal rulings on eligibility, so if yourprincipal/official representative hasquestions or wishes assistance inanswering your questions, theprincipal/official representative shouldcontact the IHSA Office.Information contained here highlightssome of the most important features ofthe IHSA by-laws regardinginterscholastic eligibility. It is designedto make you aware of majorrequirements you must meet to beeligible to compete in interscholasticcompetition. The information here isonly a general description of major by-law provisions and does not contain the

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statement of the by-laws in theirentirety. You can review the by-laws atwww.ihsa.org.You may lose eligibility forinterscholastic competition if you arenot in compliance with IHSA by-laws.Remember, if you have any questionsregarding IHSA rules, please contactyour principal/official representative.

1. AttendanceA. You may represent only the school you

attend. Participation on a cooperativeteam of which your school is a memberis acceptable.

B. You must be enrolled and attendingclasses in your high school no later thanthe beginning of the 11th school day ofthe semester.

C. If you attend school for ten (10) or moredays during any one semester, it willcount as one of the eight (8) semestersof high school attendance during whichyou may possibly have eligibility.

D. If you have a lapse in school connectionfor ten (10) or more consecutive schooldays during a semester, you are subjectto ineligibility for the rest of thesemester. The specific terms of yourextended absence must be reviewed bythe Executive Director to determine if itis “lapse in school connection” or not.

2. Scholastic StandingA. You must pass twenty-five (25) credit

hours of high school work per week.Generally, twenty-five (25) credit hoursis the equivalent of five (5) .5 creditcourses (2.5 full credits).

B. You must have passed and receivedcredit toward graduation for twenty-five(25) credit hours of high school workfor the entire previous semester to beeligible at all during the ensuingsemester. (Beginning with the secondsemester of the 2012-13 school term)

3. ResidenceYour eligibility is dependent on thelocation of the residence where you livefull time with your parents, parent whohas been assigned custody by the court,or court appointed legal guardian.You may be eligible if you are enteringhigh school as a freshman and:

A. You attend the public high school in thedistrict in which you live full time withboth of your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian; or

B. In the case of a multiple school district,you attend the public high school in theattendance area where you live full timewith your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian; or

C. You have paid tuition to attend a publicschool for a minimum of 7th and 8thgrades in a district other than the onewhere you live with your parents,custodial parent or court appointedguardian and you continue to pay tuitionas a high school student in that samedistrict; or

D. You attend a private/parochial schoollocated within the boundaries of thepublic school district where you livewith your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian; or

E. You attend a private/parochial highschool and have attended aprivate/parochial school for 7th and 8thgrades, or for any four (4) grades fromkindergarten through eighth grades; or

F. You attend the private/parochial highschool which one or both of your parentsattended; or

G. You attend a private/parochial highschool located within a thirty (30) mileradius of the residence where you livewith your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian.

4. TransferA. In all transfer cases, both the principal of

the school from which you transfer andthe principal of the school into whichyou transfer must concur with thetransfer in writing on a form provided bythe IHSA Office. You cannot beeligible when you transfer until thisform is fully executed and on file in theschool office.

B. If you transfer after classes begin for thecurrent school term, you will definitelybe ineligible for thirty days from thedate you start attending classes at thenew high school. In addition, you willbe ineligible for that entire school termin any sport in which you engaged in

any team activity, including but notlimited to tryouts, drills, physicalpractice sessions, team meetings,playing in a contest, etc. at the schoolfrom which you transferred. Forexample, if you were out for crosscountry at the school from which youtransfer and transfer after classes havestarted for the school term, you will beineligible for cross country that entireschool term at the new school.

C. If you transfer attendance from one highschool to another high school, you willbe ineligible unless:1. Your transfer is in conjunction with

a change in residence by both youand your parents, custodial parent orcourt appointed guardian from onepublic school district to a differentpublic school district;

2. Your transfer is between highschools within a public schooldistrict and both you and yourparents, custodial parent or courtappointed guardian change residenceto the district attendance area for theschool to which you transfer;

3. Your transfer is from aprivate/parochial school to yourhome public high school, you areentering a public high school for thefirst time, and the principals of bothyour former and the new schoolconcur with your transfer;

4. Your transfer is from oneprivate/parochial school to anotherprivate/parochial school locatedwithin a thirty (30) mile radius of theresidence where you live with yourparents, custodial parent or courtappointed guardian, you arechanging high schools for the firsttime, and the principals of both yourformer and the new school concurwith your transfer;

5. Your parents are divorced or legallyseparated; you transfer to a newschool in conjunction with amodification or other change in legalcustody between your parents byaction of a judge; and required courtdocuments are on file at the schoolinto which you transfer;

D. If you transfer in conjunction with achange in legal guardianship, a ruling on

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Key Provisions Regarding IHSA Rules

Eligibility RulesWhen you become a member of aninterscholastic team at your high school,you will find that both your school andthe IHSA will have rules you mustfollow in order to be eligible forinterscholastic participation. The IHSA’srules have been adopted by the highschools which are members of IHSA aspart of the Association’s constitution andby-laws. They must be followed asminimum standards for allinterscholastic athletic competition inany member high school. Your highschool may have additionalrequirements, but they may not be lessstringent than these statewideminimums.The principal/official representative ofyour school is responsible to see thatonly eligible students represent theschool in interscholastic competition.Any question concerning your eligibilityshould be referred to yourprincipal/official representative, who hasa complete copy of all IHSA eligibilityrules, including the Association’s dueprocess procedure. Only the IHSAExecutive Director is authorized to makeformal rulings on eligibility, so if yourprincipal/official representative hasquestions or wishes assistance inanswering your questions, theprincipal/official representative shouldcontact the IHSA Office.Information contained here highlightssome of the most important features ofthe IHSA by-laws regardinginterscholastic eligibility. It is designedto make you aware of majorrequirements you must meet to beeligible to compete in interscholasticcompetition. The information here isonly a general description of major by-law provisions and does not contain the

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your eligibility must be obtained fromthe IHSA Office.

E. If you transfer attendance from oneschool to another while you areineligible for any reason, the period ofineligibility imposed prior to yourtransfer or the period of ineligibility thatwould have been imposed had youstayed at the school, will be enforced atthe school to which you transfer, even ifyou are otherwise in compliance with theby-laws.

F. Any questions about your eligibility inany of these instances must be resolvedby a formal ruling from the IHSAExecutive Director.

G. In all other transfer situations, a rulingby the IHSA Executive Director isnecessary to determine your eligibility.This ruling must be obtained in writingby the principal/official representative ofthe school into which you transfer beforeyou participate in an interscholasticathletic contest.

5. AgeYou will become ineligible on the dateyou become twenty (20) years of age,unless your twentieth (20th) birthdayoccurs during a sport season. In thatcase, you will become ineligible inregard to age at the beginning of thesport season during which your twentieth(20th) birthday occurs.

6. Physical ExaminationYou must annually have placed on filewith your principal/officialrepresentative a certificate of physicalfitness, signed by a licensed physician,physician’s assistant or nurse practionerin order to practice or participate. Yourphysical examination is good for 395days from the date of the exam. Thephysician’s report must be on file withyour high school principal/officialrepresentative.

7. Amateur StatusA. If you win or place in actual

competition, you may accept a medal ortrophy for that accomplishment, withoutlimit to its cost. Your school may

provide IHSA state champions withchampionship rings/mementoes.

B. For participating in competition in aninterscholastic sport, or for athletichonors or recognition in a sport, youmay receive any type of award (exceptcash, check or legal tender) that doesnot exceed $75 fair market value. Thereis no limitation on the value of yourschool letter.

C. The amateur rule does not prohibit youfrom being paid to referee, receivingpay for teaching lessons or coaching ina little kids league, etc. It only appliesto your own competition in an athleticcontest.

D. If you violate the amateur rule, youbecome ineligible in the sport in whichyou violate. You must be reinstated bythe Executive Director before you maycompete again.

8. Recruiting of AthletesA. The by-laws prohibit recruiting of high

school students for athletics. If you aresolicited to enroll in or transfer to aschool to participate in athletics, you arebeing illegally recruited and youreligibility is in jeopardy.

B. You will lose your eligibility if youenroll in or transfer to a school inresponse to recruiting efforts by anyperson or group of persons, connectedwith or not connected with the school,related to athletic participation.

C. You will lose your eligibility if youreceive special benefits or privileges asa prospective student-athlete which arenot uniformly made available to allstudents who attend your school.

D. You may not receive an “athleticscholarship” or any other special benefitfrom your school because youparticipate in athletics.

E. It is a violation for any student-athleteto receive or be offered remuneration orany special inducement which is notmade available to all applicants whoapply to or enroll in the school.

F. It is also a violation to induce or attemptto induce or encourage any prospectivestudent to attend any member school forthe purpose of participating in athletics,even when special remuneration orinducement is not given. Please

remember that you may not be offeredor receive any benefit, service, privilegeor opportunity which is not alsoprovided or made available to allprospective students at that school.Note: If you are interested in findingout more information about a school,contact the principal/officialrepresentative or an administrator at theschool, not a member of the coachingstaff.

9. School Team Sports SeasonsA. Each sport conducted by IHSA member

schools has a starting and ending date.Your school may not organize a team,begin practice or participate in contestsin a given sport until the authorizedstarting date. Your school may notcontinue to practice or participate incontests after the authorized ending date.This means that:1. During the school year, you may not

participate on a non-school teamcoached by any member of yourschool’s coaching staff unless itmeets specific criteria established bythe by-laws.

2. No school coach may require you toparticipate in an out-of-season sportprogram as a requirement for being amember of a school team.

B. Violation of the sport season by-lawswill result in penalty to you and/or toyour school’s coaching personnel.

10. Playing in Non-School CompetitionA. During the time you are participating on

a school team in a sport at your highschool, you may neither play on a non-school team nor compete in non-schoolcompetition as an individual in thatsame sport or in any skill of that sport.

B. If you participate in non-schoolcompetition during a sport season andsubsequently wish to join the schoolteam in the same sport, you will not beeligible.

C. If you wish to participate in acompetition sanctioned by the NationalGoverning Body, or its official Illinoisaffiliate for the sport, yourprincipal/official representative must

request approval in writing from theIHSA Office prior to any suchparticipation.

D. You may try out for a non-school teamwhile you are on your school’s team inthat same sport, but you may notpractice, receive instruction, participatein workouts, or participate incompetition with a non-school team inthat same sport until you cease being amember of your school’s team. Youcease being a member of your school’steam when the team(s) of which you area member terminates for the schoolterm.

E. You will become ineligible if youparticipate on, practice with or competeagainst any junior college, college oruniversity team during your high schoolcareer.

11. All-Star ParticipationA. After you have completed your high

school eligibility in the sport of football,basketball, soccer or volleyball, you mayparticipate in three (3) all-star contestsin any of these sports and still play forother school teams, provided the highschool season in that sport has beencompleted.You may lose your eligibility for otherinterscholastic sports if you play in all-star competition in any of these sportsunder any other conditions.

B. You are not restricted from participatingin all-star competition in sports otherthan football, basketball soccer orvolleyball, except that you may not doso during the school season for the sport.

12. Misbehavior During ContestsA. If you violate the ethics of competition

or the principles of good sportsmanship,you may be barred from interscholasticathletic contests, either as a participantor spectator or both.

B. If you are ejected from a contest forunsportsmanlike conduct, you will beineligible for your team’s next contest.You are also subject to other penalties.

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your eligibility must be obtained fromthe IHSA Office.

E. If you transfer attendance from oneschool to another while you areineligible for any reason, the period ofineligibility imposed prior to yourtransfer or the period of ineligibility thatwould have been imposed had youstayed at the school, will be enforced atthe school to which you transfer, even ifyou are otherwise in compliance with theby-laws.

F. Any questions about your eligibility inany of these instances must be resolvedby a formal ruling from the IHSAExecutive Director.

G. In all other transfer situations, a rulingby the IHSA Executive Director isnecessary to determine your eligibility.This ruling must be obtained in writingby the principal/official representative ofthe school into which you transfer beforeyou participate in an interscholasticathletic contest.

5. AgeYou will become ineligible on the dateyou become twenty (20) years of age,unless your twentieth (20th) birthdayoccurs during a sport season. In thatcase, you will become ineligible inregard to age at the beginning of thesport season during which your twentieth(20th) birthday occurs.

6. Physical ExaminationYou must annually have placed on filewith your principal/officialrepresentative a certificate of physicalfitness, signed by a licensed physician,physician’s assistant or nurse practionerin order to practice or participate. Yourphysical examination is good for 395days from the date of the exam. Thephysician’s report must be on file withyour high school principal/officialrepresentative.

7. Amateur StatusA. If you win or place in actual

competition, you may accept a medal ortrophy for that accomplishment, withoutlimit to its cost. Your school may

provide IHSA state champions withchampionship rings/mementoes.

B. For participating in competition in aninterscholastic sport, or for athletichonors or recognition in a sport, youmay receive any type of award (exceptcash, check or legal tender) that doesnot exceed $75 fair market value. Thereis no limitation on the value of yourschool letter.

C. The amateur rule does not prohibit youfrom being paid to referee, receivingpay for teaching lessons or coaching ina little kids league, etc. It only appliesto your own competition in an athleticcontest.

D. If you violate the amateur rule, youbecome ineligible in the sport in whichyou violate. You must be reinstated bythe Executive Director before you maycompete again.

8. Recruiting of AthletesA. The by-laws prohibit recruiting of high

school students for athletics. If you aresolicited to enroll in or transfer to aschool to participate in athletics, you arebeing illegally recruited and youreligibility is in jeopardy.

B. You will lose your eligibility if youenroll in or transfer to a school inresponse to recruiting efforts by anyperson or group of persons, connectedwith or not connected with the school,related to athletic participation.

C. You will lose your eligibility if youreceive special benefits or privileges asa prospective student-athlete which arenot uniformly made available to allstudents who attend your school.

D. You may not receive an “athleticscholarship” or any other special benefitfrom your school because youparticipate in athletics.

E. It is a violation for any student-athleteto receive or be offered remuneration orany special inducement which is notmade available to all applicants whoapply to or enroll in the school.

F. It is also a violation to induce or attemptto induce or encourage any prospectivestudent to attend any member school forthe purpose of participating in athletics,even when special remuneration orinducement is not given. Please

remember that you may not be offeredor receive any benefit, service, privilegeor opportunity which is not alsoprovided or made available to allprospective students at that school.Note: If you are interested in findingout more information about a school,contact the principal/officialrepresentative or an administrator at theschool, not a member of the coachingstaff.

9. School Team Sports SeasonsA. Each sport conducted by IHSA member

schools has a starting and ending date.Your school may not organize a team,begin practice or participate in contestsin a given sport until the authorizedstarting date. Your school may notcontinue to practice or participate incontests after the authorized ending date.This means that:1. During the school year, you may not

participate on a non-school teamcoached by any member of yourschool’s coaching staff unless itmeets specific criteria established bythe by-laws.

2. No school coach may require you toparticipate in an out-of-season sportprogram as a requirement for being amember of a school team.

B. Violation of the sport season by-lawswill result in penalty to you and/or toyour school’s coaching personnel.

10. Playing in Non-School CompetitionA. During the time you are participating on

a school team in a sport at your highschool, you may neither play on a non-school team nor compete in non-schoolcompetition as an individual in thatsame sport or in any skill of that sport.

B. If you participate in non-schoolcompetition during a sport season andsubsequently wish to join the schoolteam in the same sport, you will not beeligible.

C. If you wish to participate in acompetition sanctioned by the NationalGoverning Body, or its official Illinoisaffiliate for the sport, yourprincipal/official representative must

request approval in writing from theIHSA Office prior to any suchparticipation.

D. You may try out for a non-school teamwhile you are on your school’s team inthat same sport, but you may notpractice, receive instruction, participatein workouts, or participate incompetition with a non-school team inthat same sport until you cease being amember of your school’s team. Youcease being a member of your school’steam when the team(s) of which you area member terminates for the schoolterm.

E. You will become ineligible if youparticipate on, practice with or competeagainst any junior college, college oruniversity team during your high schoolcareer.

11. All-Star ParticipationA. After you have completed your high

school eligibility in the sport of football,basketball, soccer or volleyball, you mayparticipate in three (3) all-star contestsin any of these sports and still play forother school teams, provided the highschool season in that sport has beencompleted.You may lose your eligibility for otherinterscholastic sports if you play in all-star competition in any of these sportsunder any other conditions.

B. You are not restricted from participatingin all-star competition in sports otherthan football, basketball soccer orvolleyball, except that you may not doso during the school season for the sport.

12. Misbehavior During ContestsA. If you violate the ethics of competition

or the principles of good sportsmanship,you may be barred from interscholasticathletic contests, either as a participantor spectator or both.

B. If you are ejected from a contest forunsportsmanlike conduct, you will beineligible for your team’s next contest.You are also subject to other penalties.

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sPoRts scHeDUleBOYS GOLF8/13/12 Plainfield North Invite (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:00 AM8/18/12 Sandwich Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 8:00 AM8/20/12 Mendota High School (Away) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM8/21/12 Streator Township High School (Away) -

Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM8/25/12 Geneseo Varsity Invite (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:00 AM8/30/12 Geneseo High School (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM9/6/12 Pontiac High School (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM9/10/12 Ottawa Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/

Freshman, 1:00 PM9/12/12 LaSalle-Peru High School (Oak Ridge) -

Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM9/17/12 Minooka Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 1:00 PM9/18/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM9/19/12 Somonauk, at Morris (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM9/22/12 Mendota Ryder Cup (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 8:30 AM9/24/12 Dixon High School (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM9/26/12 NIB 12 Boys Conference (Oak Ridge)

(Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, TBA

9/28/12 Geneseo F/S Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

9/29/12 LP Varsity Invitational (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:00 AM

GIRLS TENNIS8/21/12 Ottawa Varsity Night Lites (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM8/23/12 Princeton High School with St. Bede (Home)

- Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM8/25/12 Champaign Centennial Varsity Tournament

(Away) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:00 AM

8/25/12 Bradley Bourbonnais Sophomore Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM

8/28/12 Streator Township High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

8/29/12 Rochelle High School (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

9/1/12 Ottawa Varsity Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM

9/6/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

9/8/12 Joliet Varsity Ladies’ Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:00 AM

9/8/12 LP F/S Invitational (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:30 AM

9/11/12 Geneseo High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

9/12/12 Kaneland High School (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

9/14/12 Bloomington Varsity Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, TBA

9/15/12 Bloomington Varsity Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, TBA

9/15/12 Moline JV Tour (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, TBA

9/17/12 Mendota High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

9/18/12 Dixon High School (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

9/20/12 Morris High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

9/22/12 Ottawa F/S Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:30 AM

9/25/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

9/27/12 Sycamore High School (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

9/29/12 Rolling Meadows JV/Varsity Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:00 AM

9/29/12 F/S Conference Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM

10/1/12 DeKalb High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

10/6/12 Varsity Conference Tournament (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM

10/12/12 IHSA Sectional (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 1:00 PM

BOYS SOCCER8/21/12 Illinois Valley Central H (Home) - Frosh/

Soph, 4:30 PM8/21/12 Illinois Valley Central H (Home) - Varsity,

6:00 PM8/23/12 Newark High School (Away) - Varsity,

4:30 PM8/25/12 Sandwich High School (Home) - Frosh/

Soph, 10:00 AM8/25/12 Sandwich High School (Home) - Varsity,

11:30 AM8/30/12 Plainfield South H.S. (Away) - Frosh/Soph,

4:30 PM8/30/12 Plainfield South H.S. (Away) - Varsity,

4:30 PM9/4/12 Streator Invite (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM9/11/12 LaSalle-Peru High School (Home) - Frosh/

Soph, 4:30 PM9/11/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Varsity,

6:00 PM9/13/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Frosh/Soph,

4:30 PM9/13/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Varsity,

6:00 PM9/15/12 Princeton High School (Away) - Frosh/Soph,

10:00 AM9/15/12 Princeton High School (Away) - Varsity,

11:30 AM

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9/18/12 Geneseo High School (Away) - Frosh/Soph, 4:30 PM

9/18/12 Geneseo High School (Away) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

9/20/12 Dixon High School (Away) - Frosh/Soph, 4:30 PM

9/20/12 Dixon High School (Away) - Varsity, 6:00 PM9/24/12 Princeton High School Freshmen Only

(Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

9/25/12 Streator Township High School (Home) - Frosh/Soph, 4:30 PM

9/25/12 Streator Township High School (Home) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

9/27/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Frosh/Soph, 4:30 PM

9/27/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

9/29/12 Serena High School (Home) - Frosh/Soph, 10:00 AM

9/29/12 Serena High School (Home) - Varsity, 11:30 AM

10/2/12 Sterling High School (Home) - Frosh/Soph, 4:30 PM

10/2/12 Sterling High School (Home) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

10/4/12 Geneseo High School (Home) - Frosh/Soph, 4:30 PM

10/4/12 Geneseo High School (Home) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

10/9/12 Dixon High School (Home) - Frosh/Soph, 4:30 PM

10/9/12 Dixon High School (Home) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

10/11/12 Streator Township High School (Away) - Frosh/Soph, 4:30 PM

10/11/12 Streator Township High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

GIRLS SWIMMING8/23/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM8/28/12 Morris High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM8/30/12 DeKalb High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM9/11/12 Newman Central Catholic Sterling (Home)

- Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM9/15/12 OHS Pentathlon (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 10:00 AM10/4/12 Byron High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM10/5/12 Plainfield Central H.S. (Away) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM10/16/12 Pontiac High School (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM10/20/12 Metea Valley Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 10:00 AM10/27/12 Byron Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/

Freshman, 9:00 AM

BOYS FOOTBALL8/24/12 YorkvilleHighSchool(Home)-Sophomore,

5:15 PM8/24/12 Yorkville HighSchool (Home) - Varsity,

7:30 PM8/27/12 YorkvilleHighSchool(Away)- freshman,

5:30 PM8/29/12 Rochelle High School (Away) - freshman,

5:30 PM8/31/12 Steinmetz Academic Centre (Home) -

Sophomore, 5:15 PM8/31/12 Steinmetz Academic Centre (Home) - Var-

sity, 7:30 PM9/7/12 Streator Township High School (Away) -

Sophomore, 5:15 PM9/7/12 Streator Township High School (Away) -

Varsity, 7:30 PM9/10/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - JV,

4:30 PM9/10/12 Streator Township High School (Home) -

freshman, 5:30 PM9/14/12 DeKalb High School (Home) - Sophomore,

5:15 PM9/14/12 DeKalb High School Band Night (Home) -

Varsity, 7:30 PM9/17/12 DeKalb High School (Away) - freshman,

5:30 PM9/21/12 Sycamore High School (Away) - Sopho-

more, 5:15 PM9/21/12 Sycamore High School (Away) - Varsity,

7:30 PM9/24/12 Plainfield Central H.S. (Away) - JV, 4:30 PM9/24/12 Sycamore High School (Home) - freshman,

5:30 PM9/28/12 Geneseo High School (Home) - Sopho-

more, 5:15 PM9/28/12 Geneseo High School Homecoming (Home)

- Varsity, 7:30 PM10/1/12 Geneseo High School (Away) - freshman,

5:30 PM10/5/12 Dixon High School (Home) - Sophomore,

5:15 PM10/5/12 Dixon High School Senior Night (Home) -

Varsity, 7:30 PM10/8/12 Dixon High School (Away) - freshman,

5:30 PM10/12/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Sopho-

more, 5:15 PM10/12/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Varsity,

7:30 PM10/15/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - fresh-

man, 5:30 PM10/19/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Sophomore,

5:15 PM10/19/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Varsity,

7:30 PM

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL8/27/12 Sandwich High School (Away) - freshman,

5:00 PM8/27/12 Sandwich High School (Away) - Sopho-

more, 5:00 PM8/27/12 Sandwich High School (Away) - Varsity,

6:00 PM8/28/12 St.Bede Academy (Away) - freshman,

5:00 PM8/28/12 St.Bede Academy (Away) - Sophomore,

6:00 PM8/28/12 St.Bede Academy (Away) - Varsity, 7:00 PM8/30/12 Morris High School (Home) - freshman,

5:00 PM8/30/12 Morris High School (Home) - Sophomore,

5:00 PM8/30/12 Morris High School (Home) - Varsity,

6:00 PM9/1/12 Rochelle Varsity Invite (Home) - Varsity,

8:30 PM9/4/12 Princeton High School Love Gym (Home)

- freshman, 5:00 PM9/4/12 Princeton High School (Home) - Sopho-

more, 5:00 PM9/4/12 Princeton High School (Home) - Varsity,

6:00 PM9/6/12 Seneca High School (Home) - freshman,

5:30 PM9/8/12 Mendota Sophomore Tournament (Home)

- Sophomore, 8:30 AM9/8/12 Byron Invite (Home) - Varsity, 9:00 AM9/11/12 Geneseo High School (Home) - freshman,

5:00 PM9/11/12 Geneseo High School (Home) - Sopho-

more, 5:00 PM9/11/12 Geneseo High School (Home) - Varsity,

6:00 PM9/13/12 Sterling High School (Home) - freshman,

5:00 PM9/13/12 Sterling High School (Home) - Sophomore,

5:00 PM9/13/12 Sterling High School (Home) - Varsity,

6:00 PM9/15/12 OHS Freshman Invite (Kingman Gym) -

freshman, 9:00 AM9/18/12 Streator Township High School (Away) -

freshman, 5:00 PM9/18/12 Streator Township High School (Away) -

Sophomore, 5:00 PM9/18/12 Streator Township High School (Away) -

Varsity, 6:00 PM9/20/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - fresh-

man, 5:00 PM9/20/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Sopho-

more, 5:00 PM9/20/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Varsity,

6:00 PM9/22/12 Plano Freshmen Invite (Home) - freshman,

9:00 AM9/25/12 Dixon High School (Away) - freshman,

5:00 PM

9/25/12 Dixon High School (Away) - Sophomore, 5:00 PM

9/25/12 Dixon High School (Away) - Varsity, 6:00 PM9/27/12 Kaneland High School (Away) - freshman,

5:00 PM9/27/12 Kaneland High School (Away) - Sophomore,

5:00 PM9/27/12 Kaneland High School (Away) - Varsity,

6:00 PM9/29/12 Mendota Frosh Invite (Home) - freshman,

9:00 AM10/2/12 DeKalb High School (Home) - freshman,

5:00 PM10/2/12 DeKalb High School (Home) - Sophomore,

5:00 PM10/2/12 DeKalb High School (Home) - Varsity,

6:00 PM10/4/12 Geneseo High School (Away) - freshman,

5:00 PM10/4/12 Geneseo High School (Away) - Sophomore,

5:00 PM10/4/12 Geneseo High School (Away) - Varsity,

6:00 PM10/9/12 Sterling High School (Away) - freshman,

5:00 PM10/9/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Sophomore,

5:00 PM10/9/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Varsity,

6:00 PM10/11/12 Streator Township High School (Home) -

freshman, 5:00 PM10/11/12 Streator Township High School (Home) -

Sophomore, 5:00 PM10/11/12 Streator Township High School (Home) -

Varsity, 6:00 PM10/13/12 Mendota Varsity Invite (Home) - Varsity,

8:30 AM10/16/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - fresh-

man, 5:00 PM10/16/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Sopho-

more, 5:00 PM10/16/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Varsity,

6:00 PM10/18/12 Dixon High School (Home) - freshman,

5:00 PM10/18/12 Dixon High School (Home) - Sophomore,

5:00 PM10/18/12 Dixon High School (Home) - Varsity,

5:00 PM

BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY8/28/12 Marquette, LP and Mendota (Home) -

Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM8/31/12 Seneca Night Lites (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM9/4/12 Bureau Valley, Marquette, Rock Falls (Catlin

Park) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

9/8/12 Woodruff Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, TBA

9/11/12 AT Mendota with LP, St. Bede, Hall (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

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9/11/12 Hall, St. Bede, LP (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

9/15/12 Geneseo Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM

9/18/12 at LP with Sterling and Marquette (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

9/25/12 Catlin Park Run (Catlin Park) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

10/4/12 at LP with Hall, St. Bede, Putnam County (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

10/10/12 Streator Township High School (Twin Creeks Golf Course) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

10/16/12 F/S Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

BOYS BOWLING11/5/12 Dixon High School (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM11/7/12 Rochelle High School (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM11/13/12 Sycamore High School (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM11/14/12 DeKalb High School (Away) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM11/20/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - VAR/

JV, 4:00 PM11/28/12 Streator Township High School (Home) -

VAR/JV, 4:00 PM12/4/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - VAR/

JV, 4:00 PM12/6/12 Rochelle High School (Away) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM12/8/12 Cavalier Classic (Home) - VAR/JV, 9:00 AM12/11/12 Sycamore High School (Away) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM12/13/12 Dixon High School (Away) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM12/18/12 DeKalb High School (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM1/14/13 Streator Township High School (Away) -

VAR/JV, 4:00 PM1/17/13 St.Bede Academy (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM1/24/13 Mendota High School (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM

GIRLS BASKETBALL11/12/12 Morris Freshmen Tournament (Home) -

freshman, TBA11/12/12 Pontiac Tournament (Home) - Varsity, TBA11/13/12 Morris Freshmen Tournament (Home) -

freshman, TBA11/13/12 Pontiac Tournament (Home) - Varsity, TBA11/14/12 Pontiac Tournament (Home) - Varsity, TBA11/15/12 Morris Freshmen Tournament (Home) -

freshman, TBA11/15/12 Pontiac Tournament (Home) - Varsity, TBA11/16/12 Pontiac Tournament (Home) - Varsity, TBA11/17/12 Morris Freshmen Tournament (Home) -

freshman, TBA

11/17/12 Morris Freshmen Tournament (Home) - freshman, TBA

11/17/12 Plainfield South Tournament (Home) - Sophomore, TBA

11/19/12 Plainfield South Tournament (Home) - Sophomore, TBA

11/20/12 Plainfield South Tournament (Home) - Sophomore, TBA

11/26/12 Streator Township High School (Home) - freshman, 10:00 AM

11/26/12 Kankakee High School (Away) - Sopho-more, 5:00 PM

11/26/12 Kankakee High School (Away) - Varsity, 6:30 PM

11/27/12 Princeton High School (Away) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

11/27/12 Princeton High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

11/30/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

11/30/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Sopho-more, 7:30 PM

12/1/12 OHS Freshmen Invite (Home) - freshman, 9:00 AM

12/3/12 Geneseo High School (Home) - freshman, 6:00 PM

12/4/12 DeKalb High School (Away) - Sophomore, 5:30 PM

12/4/12 Seneca High School (Away) - freshman, 6:00 PM

12/4/12 DeKalb High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:00 PM

12/6/12 Plano High School (Home) - freshman, 5:30 PM

12/7/12 Geneseo High School (Kingman Gym) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

12/7/12 Geneseo High School (Love Gym) - Sopho-more, 7:30 PM

12/10/12 Sterling High School (Home) - freshman, 6:00 PM

12/11/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

12/11/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

12/13/12 Illinois Valley Central H (Away) - Sopho-more, 5:30 PM

12/13/12 Illinois Valley Central H (Away) - Varsity, 7:00 PM

1/3/13 Pontiac High School (Home) - freshman, 7:30 PM

1/4/13 Dixon High School (Home) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

1/4/13 Dixon High School (Love Gym) - Sopho-more, 7:30 PM

1/5/13 Dixon High School (Home) - freshman, 10:00 AM

1/5/13 Plainfield North H.S. (Home) - Sophomore, 1:00 PM

1/5/13 Plainfield North H.S. (Home) - Varsity, 2:30 PM

1/7/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - fresh-man, 6:00 PM

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1/8/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

1/8/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

1/9/13 YorkvilleHighSchool(Away)- freshman,5:30 PM

1/12/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - freshman, 10:00 AM

1/12/13 Kaneland High School (Home) - Sopho-more, 1:00 PM

1/12/13 Kaneland High School (Home) - Varsity, 2:30 PM

1/14/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - freshman, 5:30 PM

1/15/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Sopho-more, 6:00 PM

1/15/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

1/16/13 Hall High School (Away) - freshman, 6:00 PM

1/17/13 Sterling High School (Away) - freshman, 6:00 PM

1/18/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

1/18/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

1/22/13 Sandwich High School (Away) - Sopho-more, 5:30 PM

1/22/13 Sandwich High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:00 PM

1/23/13 Minooka Com.High School (Away) - fresh-man, 5:30 PM

1/24/13 Sterling High School (Home) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

1/24/13 Sterling High School (Home) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

1/26/13 Dixon High School (Away) - freshman, 10:00 AM

1/26/13 Sycamore High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

1/26/13 Sycamore High School (Home) - Sopho-more, 6:00 PM

1/28/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - fresh-man, 6:00 PM

2/1/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

2/1/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:30 PM2/2/13 NIB 12 Freshmen Girls Tournament (Home)

- freshman, TBA2/7/13 Streator Township High School (Home) -

Sophomore, 6:00 PM2/7/13 Streator Township High School (Home) -

Varsity, 7:30 PM2/9/13 NIB 12 Freshmen Girls Tournament (Home)

- freshman, TBA

BOYS BASKETBALL11/19/12 Sophomore Dean Riley Tournament (Home)

- Sophomore, TBA11/19/12 Dean Riley Tournament (Home) - Varsity,

TBA11/20/12 Sophomore Dean Riley Tournament (Home)

- Sophomore, TBA11/20/12 Dean Riley Tournament (Home) - Varsity,

TBA11/23/12 Sophomore Dean Riley Tournament (Home)

- Sophomore, TBA11/23/12 Dean Riley Tournament (Home) - Varsity,

TBA11/24/12 Sophomore Dean Riley Tournament (Home)

- Sophomore, TBA11/24/12 Dean Riley Tournament (Kingman Gym) -

Varsity, TBA11/26/12 Streator Township High School (Away) -

freshman, 6:00 PM11/28/12 Seneca High School (Away) - JV, 6:00 PM11/28/12 Seneca High School (Away) - Soph”B”,

7:00 PM11/30/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Sopho-

more, 6:00 PM11/30/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Varsity,

7:30 PM12/3/12 Geneseo High School (Home) - freshman,

6:00 PM12/7/12 Geneseo High School (Love Gym) - Sopho-

more, 6:00 PM12/7/12 Geneseo High School (Kingman Gym) -

Varsity, 7:30 PM12/8/12 Rochelle High School (Away) - freshman,

10:00 AM12/10/12 Sterling High School (Home) - freshman,

6:00 PM12/11/12 Illinois Valley Central H (Away) - Sopho-

more, 5:30 PM12/11/12 Illinois Valley Central H (Away) - Varsity,

7:00 PM12/18/12 Princeton High School (Home) - Sopho-

more, 6:00 PM12/18/12 Princeton High School (Home) - Varsity,

7:30 PM12/22/12 Plano Sophomore Tournament (Home) -

Sophomore, TBA12/22/12 Plano Christmas Tournament (Home) -

Varsity, TBA12/26/12 LP Freshmen Tournament (Home) - fresh-

man, TBA12/26/12 Plano Sophomore Tournament (Home) -

Sophomore, TBA12/26/12 Plano Christmas Tournament (Home) -

Varsity, TBA12/27/12 LP Freshmen Tournament (Home) - fresh-

man, TBA12/27/12 LP Freshmen Tournament (Home) - fresh-

man, TBA12/27/12 Plano Sophomore Tournament (Home) -

Sophomore, TBA12/27/12 Plano Christmas Tournament (Home) -

Varsity, TBA

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12/28/12 Plano Sophomore Tournament (Home) - Sophomore, TBA

12/28/12 Plano Christmas Tournament (Home) - Varsity, TBA

12/29/12 Plano Sophomore Tournament (Home) - Sophomore, TBA

12/29/12 Plano Christmas Tournament (Home) - Varsity, TBA

1/3/13 Pontiac High School (Home) - freshman, 6:00 PM

1/4/13 Dixon High School (Love Gym) - Sopho-more, 6:00 PM

1/4/13 Dixon High School (Home) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

1/5/13 Dixon High School (Home) - freshman, 10:00 AM

1/7/13 LaSalle-Peru High School (Home) - fresh-man, 6:00 PM

1/8/13 Sandwich High School (Home) - freshman, 5:30 PM

1/8/13 Sandwich High School (Home) - Sopho-more, 5:30 PM

1/8/13 Sandwich High School (Home) - Varsity, 7:00 PM

1/11/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

1/11/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

1/12/13 Hall High School (Away) - freshman, 10:00 AM

1/14/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - freshman, 5:30 PM

1/15/13 Rochelle High School (Home) - Sophomore, 5:30 PM

1/15/13 Rochelle High School (Home) - Varsity, 7:00 PM

1/17/13 Sterling High School (Away) - freshman, 6:00 PM

1/22/13 Sterling High School (Away) - Sophomore, 5:30 PM

1/22/13 Sterling High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:00 PM

1/23/13 YorkvilleHighSchool(Away)- freshman,5:30 PM

1/25/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

1/25/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

1/26/13 Dixon High School (Away) - freshman, 10:00 AM

1/26/13 Sycamore High School (Home) - Sopho-more, 4:30 PM

1/26/13 Sycamore High School (Home) - Varsity, 6:00 PM

1/28/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - fresh-man, 6:00 PM

2/2/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

2/2/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Varsity, 6:00 PM2/4/13 Streator Township High School (Home) -

freshman, 6:00 PM2/5/13 Pontiac High School (Home) - Sophomore,

6:00 PM

2/5/13 Pontiac High School (Home) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

2/7/13 Seneca High School (Love Gym) - fresh-man, 5:30 PM

2/8/13 Sterling High School (Home) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

2/8/13 Sterling High School (Home) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

2/12/13 YorkvilleHighSchool(Away)-Sophomore,5:30 PM

2/12/13 Yorkville High School (Away) - Varsity,7:00 PM

2/15/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Sopho-more, 6:00 PM

2/15/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

2/16/13 Boys NIB 12 Conference Tournament (Home) - freshman, TBA

2/19/13 Morris High School (Home) - Sophomore, 5:30 PM

2/19/13 Morris High School (Home) - Varsity, 7:00 PM

2/22/13 Streator Township High School (Home) - Sophomore, 6:00 PM

2/22/13 Streator Township High School (Home) - Varsity, 7:30 PM

2/23/13 Boys NIB 12 Conference Tournament (Home) - freshman, TBA

GIRLS BOWLING11/20/12 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - VAR/

JV, 4:00 PM11/27/12 Morris High School (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM11/29/12 Streator Township High School (Home) -

VAR/JV, 4:00 PM12/4/12 Hall High School (Home) - VAR/JV, 4:00 PM12/6/12 Rochelle High School (Away) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM12/8/12 Cavalier Classic (Home) - VAR/JV, 9:00 AM12/11/12 Sycamore High School (Away) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM12/13/12 Dixon High School (Away) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM12/19/12 DeKalb High School (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM1/3/13 Sterling High School (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM1/8/13 Kewanee High School (Home) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM1/10/13 Kaneland High School (Away) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM1/16/13 Mendota High School (Away) - VAR/JV,

4:00 PM1/21/13 Girls Conference Bowling Mett in Dekalb

(Home) - VAR/JV, TBA1/23/13 Streator Township High School (Away) -

VAR/JV, 4:00 PM1/24/13 St.Bede Academy (Away) - Varsity, 4:00 PM

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BOYS WRESTLING11/24/12 Ottawa Fros/Soph Duals (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:30 AM11/24/12 Guerin Varsity Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM11/27/12 Seneca High School (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 6:00 PM11/29/12 Dixon High School with Sandwich (Away)

- Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 5:30 PM12/1/12 Niles North Super Duals (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 8:00 AM12/1/12 Coal City FS Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM12/1/12 Princeton Freshmen Invite (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM12/6/12 Sterling High School (Away) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 6:00 PM12/8/12 Ottawa JV Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM12/13/12 Streator Township High School (Home) -

Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 6:00 PM12/21/12 Rock Falls, at St. Bede (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM1/3/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 6:00 PM1/10/13 Geneseo High School (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 6:00 PM1/16/13 Plainfield South H.S. (Away) - All Levels,

5:30 PM1/19/13 Varsity Conference Tournament (Home) -

Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM1/26/13 F/S Conference Tournament (Home) -

Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM

BOYS SWIMMING12/8/12 Pontiac High School (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 10:00 AM12/11/12 Byron High School (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM1/5/13 Metea Valley Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 10:00 AM1/5/13 Manual Relays (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 1:00 PM1/10/13 West Aurora High School (Away) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM

GIRLS SOCCER3/14/13 Hall High School (Away) - JV, 4:30 PM3/14/13 Hall High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM3/16/13 Byron High School (Home) - JV, 11:00 AM3/16/13 Byron High School (Home) - Varsity,

12:30 PM3/21/13 Rochelle High School (Away) - JV, 4:30 PM3/21/13 Rochelle High School (Away) - Varsity,

4:30 PM3/26/13 Illinois Valley Central H (Away) - JV, 4:30 PM3/26/13 Illinois Valley Central H (Away) - Varsity,

6:00 PM3/30/13 Mendota High School (Away) - Varsity,

10:00 AM4/8/13 Princeton High School (Home) - JV, 4:30 PM

4/8/13 Princeton High School (Home) - Varsity, 6:30 PM

4/9/13 Sterling High School (Away) - JV, 4:30 PM4/9/13 Sterling High School (Away) - Varsity,

6:00 PM4/11/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - JV, 4:30 PM4/11/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - Varsity,

6:00 PM4/15/13 Hall High School (Home) - JV, 4:30 PM4/15/13 Hall High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM4/16/13 Dixon High School (Away) - JV, 4:30 PM4/16/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM4/16/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Varsity, 6:00 PM4/18/13 Streator Township High School (Home) - JV,

4:30 PM4/18/13 Streator Township High School (Home) -

Varsity, 6:00 PM4/25/13 Sterling High School (Home) - JV, 4:30 PM4/25/13 Sterling High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM4/29/13 Plano High School (Home) - JV, 4:30 PM4/29/13 Plano High School (Home) - Varsity,

6:00 PM4/30/13 Geneseo High School (Home) - JV, 5:00 PM4/30/13 Geneseo High School (Home) - Varsity,

5:00 PM5/2/13 Dixon High School (Home) - JV, 4:30 PM5/2/13 Dixon High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM5/7/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - JV,

4:30 PM5/7/13 Streator Township High School (Away) -

Varsity, 6:00 PM5/9/13 YorkvilleHighSchool(Away)-JV,4:30PM5/9/13 Yorkville High School (Away) - Varsity,

6:15 PM

BOYS TRACK3/16/13 NIB 12 Indoor Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM3/21/13 Mendota, Oregon, St. Bede (Home) - All

Levels, 4:30 PM3/21/13 Mendota Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM3/30/13 Moline Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/

Freshman, 9:00 AM4/2/13 Title IX Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/

Freshman, 4:00 PM4/4/13 Plainfield Central and Aurora East (Home)

- Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/8/13 Sterling and LP (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/11/13 Princeton and Morris (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/13/13 Boys ABC Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 12:00 PM4/19/13 Metamora Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 5:00 PM4/26/13 Sterling Relays (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

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4/30/13 LP and Streator (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

5/3/13 Kaneland Freshmen Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

5/3/13 NIB Conference Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

5/3/13 Geneseo Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM

5/6/13 Boy/Girl Illinois Valley Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

GIRLS TRACK3/16/13 NIB 12 Indoor Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 9:00 AM3/21/13 Morris and Sandwich (Home) - All Levels,

4:30 PM3/21/13 Morris and Sandwich (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM3/28/13 Six Team Track Meet (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/2/13 Title IX B/G Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM4/4/13 at Dixon with IVC (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/9/13 Sterling and LP (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/12/13 Fricke ABC Meet (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/17/13 Rock Falls and Alleman (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/19/13 Dixon Relays (Home) - Senior/Junior/Soph/

Freshman, 4:30 PM4/26/13 Sterling Relays (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/29/13 Geneseo Invite (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM4/30/13 Streator and LP (Home) - Senior/Junior/

Soph/Freshman, 4:30 PM5/3/13 NIB 12 Conference Meet (Home) - Senior/

Junior/Soph/Freshman, TBA5/6/13 Boy/Girl Illinois Valley Meet (Home) -

Senior/Junior/Soph/Freshman, 4:00 PM

GIRLS SOFTBALL3/16/13 Serena High School DH (Home) - Sopho-

more, 11:00 AM3/16/13 Serena High School DH (Home) - Varsity,

11:00 AM3/20/13 Moline High School (Home) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM3/20/13 Moline High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM3/21/13 Kaneland High School (Away) - freshman,

4:30 PM3/21/13 Kaneland High School (Peck Park) - Sopho-

more, 4:30 PM3/21/13 Kaneland High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM3/25/13 YorkvilleHighSchool(Away)- freshman,

4:30 PM3/26/13 Rochelle High School (Away) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM

3/27/13 Metamora High School (Home) - freshman, 4:30 PM

3/28/13 Rochelle High School (Away) - freshman, 4:30 PM

3/30/13 Rock Falls High School DH (Home) - fresh-man, 10:00 AM

4/1/13 Plano High School (Peck Park) - Sopho-more, 4:30 PM

4/1/13 Plano High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/2/13 Sterling High School (Home) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

4/2/13 Sterling High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/3/13 Geneseo High School (Home) - Sopho-more, 4:30 PM

4/3/13 Genoa-Kingston High School (Away) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

4/3/13 Genoa-Kingston High School (Away) - Var-sity, 4:30 PM

4/4/13 Seneca High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/6/13 St.Bede Academy Doubleheader (Home) - freshman, 10:00 AM

4/6/13 Putnam County High School DH (Home) - Sophomore, 10:00 AM

4/6/13 Putnam County High School (Home) - Var-sity, 10:00 AM

4/9/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - freshman, 4:30 PM

4/9/13 Streator Township High School (Home) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

4/9/13 Streator Township High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/11/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

4/11/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM4/16/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - fresh-

man, 4:30 PM4/16/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Sopho-

more, 4:30 PM4/16/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM4/18/13 Oswego High School DH (Home) - Varsity,

10:00 AM4/18/13 DeKalb High School (Away) - freshman,

4:30 PM4/18/13 DeKalb High School (Home) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM4/18/13 DeKalb High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM4/20/13 Oswego High School DH (Away) - fresh-

man, 10:00 AM4/20/13 Oswego High School DH (Away) - Sopho-

more, 10:00 AM4/20/13 Oswego High School DH (Home) - Varsity,

10:00 AM4/24/13 Sycamore High School (Home) - freshman,

4:30 PM4/24/13 Sycamore High School (Away) - Sopho-

more, 4:30 PM4/24/13 Sycamore High School (Away) - Varsity,

4:30 PM

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4/25/13 Sterling High School (Home) - freshman, 4:30 PM

4/25/13 Sterling High School (Away) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

4/25/13 Sterling High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/26/13 Mendota High School (Home) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

4/26/13 Mendota High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/30/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/30/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - Sophomore, 5:00 PM

5/1/13 Coal City High School (Away) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

5/1/13 Coal City High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

5/2/13 Streator Township High School (Home) - freshman, 4:30 PM

5/2/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

5/2/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

5/3/13 St.Bede Academy (Home) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

5/3/13 St.Bede Academy (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM5/4/13 East Peoria High School DH (Away) -

Sophomore, 10:00 AM5/4/13 East Peoria High School DH (Away) - Var-

sity, 10:00 AM5/6/13 Princeton High School (Away) - freshman,

4:30 PM5/7/13 Dixon High School (Home) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM5/7/13 Dixon High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM5/8/13 Minooka Com.High School (Away) - fresh-

man, 4:30 PM5/8/13 Minooka Com.High School (Home) - Sopho-

more, 4:30 PM5/8/13 Minooka Com.High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM5/9/13 La Salle-Peru High School DH (Away) -

freshman, 4:30 PM5/9/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Sopho-

more, 4:30 PM5/9/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Varsity,

4:30 PM5/13/13 Morris High School (Away) - freshman,

4:30 PM5/13/13 Morris High School (Home) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM5/13/13 Morris High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM5/14/13 Pontiac High School (Home) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM5/14/13 Pontiac High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM

5/17/13 Sandwich High School (Home) - Sopho-more, 4:30 PM

5/17/13 Sandwich High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

5/18/13 Kankakee High School DH V/JV (Away) - Varsity, 10:00 AM

BOYS BASEBALL3/16/13 Cary-Grove High School DH (Home) - Var-

sity, 11:00 AM3/18/13 Princeton High School (Away) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM3/18/13 Princeton High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM3/20/13 Rock Falls High School (Home) - freshman,

4:30 PM3/21/13 Pontiac High School (Away) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM3/21/13 Pontiac High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM3/22/13 YorkvilleHighSchool(Away)- freshman,

4:30 PM3/22/13 YorkvilleHighSchool(Home)-Sophomore,

4:30 PM3/22/13 Yorkville High School (Away) - Varsity,

4:30 PM3/25/13 St.Bede Academy (Away) - freshman,

4:30 PM3/25/13 Alleman Catholic High School (Home) -

Varsity, 4:30 PM3/25/13 Alleman Catholic High School (Home) -

Sophomore, 6:30 PM3/28/13 St.Bede Academy (Away) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM3/28/13 St.Bede Academy (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM3/30/13 Metamora High School DH (Home) - fresh-

man, 10:00 AM3/30/13 Triangular at Metamora with Ottawa and

Normal West (Away) - Varsity, 10:00 AM4/1/13 Plano High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM4/2/13 Putnam County High School (Home) - Var-

sity, 4:30 PM4/3/13 Sandwich High School (Home) - freshman,

4:30 PM4/4/13 Seneca High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM4/6/13 Sycamore High School DH (Home) - fresh-

man, 10:00 AM4/6/13 Sycamore High School DH (Away) - Sopho-

more, 10:00 AM4/6/13 Sycamore High School DH (Away) - Varsity,

10:00 AM4/8/13 Streator Township High School (Away) -

Varsity, 4:30 PM4/9/13 Streator Township High School (Away) -

freshman, 4:30 PM4/9/13 Streator Township High School (Home) -

Varsity, 4:30 PM4/10/13 Illinois Valley Central H (Away) - freshman,

4:15 PM

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4/11/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/11/13 Streator Township High School (Home) - freshman, 6:30 PM

4/13/13 Putnam County High School DH (Away) - freshman, 10:00 AM

4/15/13 Geneseo High School (Home) - Varsity, 5:00 PM

4/15/13 Seneca High School (Home) - freshman, 6:30 PM

4/16/13 Geneseo High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/17/13 Geneseo High School (Home) - freshman, 5:00 PM

4/18/13 Geneseo High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/19/13 Geneseo High School DH (Away) - fresh-man, 4:30 PM

4/20/13 Sandwich High School DH (Away) - Varsity, 10:00 AM

4/24/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

4/24/13 Dixon High School (Home) - Varsity, 4:30 PM

4/25/13 Dixon High School (Home) - Sophomore, 4:30 PM

4/25/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Varsity, 4:30 PM4/26/13 Rock Falls High School (Away) - freshman,

4:30 PM4/26/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Sophomore,

4:30 PM4/26/13 Dixon High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM4/29/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Varsity,

4:30 PM4/29/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - fresh-

man, 6:30 PM4/30/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Varsity,

4:30 PM

5/2/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Away) - Varsity, 6:30 PM

5/4/13 Bradley-Bourbonnais H.S. V/JV (Home) - Varsity, 10:00 AM

5/7/13 Sterling High School (Away) - freshman, 4:30 PM

5/10/13 Sterling High School DH (Home) - fresh-man, 4:30 PM

5/11/13 DeKalb High School DH (Away) - freshman, 10:00 AM

5/11/13 DeKalb High School V/JV (Home) - Varsity, 10:00 AM

5/18/13 United Township H.S. (DH) (Away) - Sopho-more, 10:00 AM

5/18/13 United Township H.S. (DH) (Away) - Varsity, 10:00 AM

BOYS TENNIS4/2/13 Morris High School (Home) - Var/Soph/

Freshm, 4:30 PM4/4/13 YorkvilleHighSchool (Away) -Var/Soph/

Freshm, 4:30 PM4/9/13 La Salle-Peru High School (Home) - Var/

Soph/Freshm, 4:30 PM4/11/13 Dixon High School (Away) - Var/Soph/

Freshm, 4:30 PM4/16/13 Sterling High School (Home) - Var/Soph/

Freshm, 4:30 PM4/18/13 Rochelle High School (Away) - Var/Soph/

Freshm, 4:30 PM4/23/13 DeKalb High School (Home) - Var/Soph/

Freshm, 4:30 PM4/25/13 Geneseo High School (Home) - Var/Soph/

Freshm, 4:30 PM4/30/13 Streator Township High School (Away) - Var/

Soph/Freshm, 4:30 PM

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